Taliban fighters had killed at least 37 govt troops in attacks over the past 72 hours in Takhar.
Hadi Jamal, a spokesman for an Afghan military unit confirmed the air strike on Wednesday evening but said it was “not clear if the attack had accidentally killed civilians and children” and an investigation had been launched.Taliban fighters had killed at least 37 government troops in attacks over the past 72 hours as the insurgents mounted an offensive to overrun Baharak district in Takhar, prompting government forces to call in air support, provincial officials said.
A Taliban spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, confirmed the insurgents were engaged in fighting with government forces in Takhar.
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