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U.S. Airstrike Killed Iraqis by Accident, Officials Say

Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter did not offer a detailed explanation for the errant airstrike, which the Iraqi government said killed at least nine Iraqi soldiers, but said, “It seemed to be a mistake that involved both sides.” [Source]

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Origin: nytimes.com

Category: Defense Department

Topics: Iraqi, sides, involved, mistake, seemed, “It, soldiers, least, killed, government, which, airstrike, errant, explanation, detailed, offer, Carter, Ashton, Secretary, Defense, Officials, Accident, Iraqis, Killed, Airstrike

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