Afghan civilians killed in NATO airstrike: Official

Kabul: At least 10 Afghan civilians were killed overnight in a NATO airstrike originally targeting a militants` hideout in the country`s eastern province of Kunar, the provincial governor said on Wednesday.

"The NATO-led coalition forces carried out an air raid against a compound in Sheltan area of Shegal district at about 11:00 p.m. Tuesday," Seyyed Fazlullah Wahid told Xinhua. He said the raid claimed the lives of 10 civilians besides killing four armed militants. (Xinhua-ANI)