`` We regret the loss of any civilian life and express our condolences to the families who lost loved ones in this fighting with insurgents firing from and regrouping in villagers ' homes , '' said Col. Greg Julian , a U.S. military spokesman . American airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 30 Afghan civilians , NATO says . Deaths of civilians in Afghanistan this month were ` ` likely '' accidental , U.S. says . Civilian casualties politically sensitive for government of President Karzai .
American airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 30 Afghan civilians , NATO says . Deaths of civilians in Afghanistan this month were ` ` likely '' accidental , U.S. says . Civilian casualties politically sensitive for government of President Karzai .