At least three Afghan farmers have been wounded after US-led forces opened fire on them in war-torn Afghanistan, Press TV reports.
The incident took place as the farmers were working on their fields in the northeastern province of Kunar on Thursday.
The US-led forces have reportedly apologized for the shooting.
Civilian casualties have long been a source of friction between the Afghan government and US-led foreign forces and have dramatically increased anti-US sentiments in Afghanistan.
The United States and its allies entered the war in Afghanistan in October 2001 as part of Washington’s so-called war on terror. The offensive removed the Taliban from power, but after more than 11 years, the foreign troops have still not been able to establish security in the country.
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