An International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) investigation later concluded the Reaper crews had acted in accordance with "extant procedures and UK Rules of Engagement".
"Any incident involving civilian casualties is a matter of deep regret and we take every possible measure to avoid such incidents," the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
I am sure these crass words will be a great comfort to the bereaved families. They will be particularly consoled to know about the 'extant' procedures being used.
So which is it.
ReplyDeleteFriendly fire?
Collateral damage?
Fog of war?
Mistake?
Mechanical error?
Malfunction?
Which is it?
Death by man.