At least 21 civilians have been killed in a U.S. airstrike on a village in Afghanistan earlier today. The Pentagon says U.S. troops were fighting insurgents in Helmand province. Local residents reported a higher toll of 38 deaths and 20 wounded.

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At least 21 civilians have been killed in a U.S. airstrike on a village in Afghanistan earlier today. The Pentagon says U.S. troops were fighting insurgents in Helmand province. Local residents reported a higher toll of 38 deaths and 20 wounded.