Letter detailing civilian presence failed to prevent deadly Afghan drone strike - Reuters
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Local residents expressed shock and anger that the attack occurred despite the letter and subsequent assurances of safety for the workers.
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A spokesman for U.S. forces in Afghanistan confirmed on Thursday that the drone strike was conducted by the United States with the intention of destroying the hideouts of Islamic State fighters.
Asked about the letter sent to the governor by the village elders, Colonel Sonny Leggett said that would be part of the investigation.