Politico: Military investigating shooting in newly leaked Afghan combat video
U.S. commanders have launched an investigation into video footage that appears to show an American service member firing into the cab of a civilian truck as the two vehicles pass on a road in Afghanistan, an action that could have violated the military’s rules of engagement and may hamper the alliance with the Afghan government.
The shooting briefly appears during a gritty montage of combat footage allegedly recorded by U.S. troops battling the Islamic State’s Afghan affiliate. An anonymous user recently uploaded the video to YouTube under the title “Happy Few Ordnance Symphony,” then quickly removed it.
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WNU Editor: This video reminds me of the videos that the Islamic State posted when they rushed to seize a third of Iraq in 2014 .... driving by cars and shooting at the drivers and passengers.
More News On U.S. Army Investigating Afghan Combat Video
CentCom Reviewing Video of Shotgun Discharge on Afghan Civilian Truck -- Military.com
Pentagon Concerned About Video Showing Alleged Shooting of Afghan Civilian -- Voice of America
US military probes video of possible shots at civilian truck -- Washington Post
Military Investigates Leaked Afghan Combat Video -- Zero Hedge
US Army investigates video showing troop 'firing weapon at civilian truck' in Afghanistan -- International Business Times
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