“A full investigation into the tragic incident is underway in coordination with the Afghan government,” Carter said.
According to Carter, the area of the bombing has been a scene of intense fighting in the last few days with US forces in support of Afghan Security Forces operating nearby against the Taliban militants.
From 2:08 until 3:15 AM local time today, our hospital was hit by a series of aerial bombing raids at approx 15 minute intervals #Kunduz
— MSF International (@MSF) 3 октября 2015
According to the MSF, the hospital was hit by a series of aerial bombing raids from 02:08 am until 03:15 am local time on Saturday (after 22:00 GMT Friday).
NATO said in a statement that US forces conducted an airstrike in Kunduz at around the same time — just after 02:00 am local time on Saturday.
The Kunduz attack constitutes a grave violation of International Humanitarian Law.We demand a full & transparent account from the Coalition
— MSF International (@MSF) 3 октября 2015
