World | Afghanistan NATO Airstrike Kills at Least 10 Kids: Afghanistan During fierce fighting in Kunar province By Polly Davis Doig Posted Apr 7, 2013 8:42 AM CDT Copied Afghan National Army soldiers rush to the scene moments after a car bomb exploded in front the Provincial Reconstruction Team, in Qalat, Zabul province, southern Afghanistan, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (APTN) At least 11 civilians have been killed in a NATO airstrike yesterday in eastern Afghanistan, reports the AP. The number of dead ranges widely, but a local official in Kunar province says that they include at least 10 children and one woman. Their deaths occurred yesterday when the airstrike destroyed a house during a fierce firefight between the Taliban and US and Afghan forces. A US civilian adviser was also killed in the fighting. . Read These Next A big shake-up at the top of Ben and Jerry's hierarchy. Man initially detained in Charlie Kirk case has been charged. The woman whose review of her local Olive Garden went viral has died. Trump to reporter: 'Maybe they'll have to go after you.' Report an error