U.S. Investigating Civilian Deaths In Kabul Strike

The U.S. military has said it is investigating after at least nine Afghan civilians were reportedly killed in a drone strike which aimed to prevent an attack on Kabul airport.

The strike targeted a vehicle carrying at least one person associated with the afghan branch of the Islamic state group, us central command said. It is unclear how the civilians died.

Information being shared by Kabul residents suggest four young children were among the casualties.

The U.S. has been on high alert since a suicide bomber killed more than 100 civilians and 13 U.S. troops outside the airport last Thursday.