Seven killed in 'Nato air strike'

At least seven members of the Afghan security forces have been killed in a Nato air strike, the Afghan defence ministry says.

It said Nato and the Afghan authorities are investigating the incident which took place in western Badghis province on Friday.

Reports say four Afghan soldiers and three policemen were killed.

There has been no word from Nato forces so far on whether an air strike has taken place.

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