Nato has confirmed that two rockets fired at militants during its offensive in Helmand, south Afghanistan, missed their target and killed 12 civilians. The rockets struck a house in Marjah as thousands of Nato troops continued their operations to oust the Taliban.
Nato's commander Gen Stanley McChrystal said that "we deeply regret this tragic loss of life".
Coalition forces are aiming to build on gains in Operation Moshtarak, tackling snipers and booby-traps on day two.
A third Nato death related to the operation has also been confirmed.
Operation Moshtarak, meaning "together" in the Dari language, is the biggest coalition attack since the Taliban fell in 2001.
The operation is also the first big test of US President Barack Obama's new "surge" strategy for Afghanistan.
Rocket system suspended
Civilian casualties have been a key concern for the Nato-led offensive.
Sources : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8515141.stm
