A recent report has revealed that the U.S. military’s drone strike in Kabul actually killed an aid worker, Zemari Ahmadi, who worked for a U.S. organization, and not an ISIS threat as initially claimed.
The Victim: Zemari Ahmadi
- 43-year-old Ahmadi was a longtime worker for a U.S. aid group, Nutrition and Education International, which aims to eliminate malnutrition in Afghanistan.
- Family members told the Times that Ahmadi had applied for refugee resettlement in the United States.
Initial Claims vs. New Report
The U.S. military initially claimed:
- There were explosives in the car
- The driver had a connection to ISIS
- There was a second explosion after the missile struck the car
However, the new report raises serious doubts about these claims, stating:
- No evidence of explosives in the car
- Ahmadi had no ties to ISIS
- 10 people were killed, including 7 children, not 3 civilians as initially reported
U.S. Central Command’s Response
U.S. Central Command initially described the strike as a “self-defense” operation that eliminated an “imminent ISIS-K threat” to the airport.
- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley called it a “righteous strike” that correctly followed procedures.
However, Capt. Bill Urban, U.S. Central Command spokesperson, refused to comment on the accusations, citing an ongoing investigation.
The identity of the man killed was 43-year-old Zemari Ahmadi.
Ahmadi was a longtime worker for a U.S. aid group.
The U.S. military has conceded that the drone strike might have killed three civilians, but the investigative reports shows that 10 were killed, including seven children.
The Biden administration initially claimed there were explosives in the car, the driver had a connection to ISIS, and that there was a second explosion after the missile struck the car.
But this new report is raising serious doubts about their version of the events.
The U.S. Central Command initial statement described the strike as a “self-defense” operation that eliminated an “imminent ISIS-K threat” to the airport. “Significant secondary explosions from the vehicle indicated the presence of a substantial amount of explosive material.” In a press conference Sept. 1, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley called it a “righteous strike” that correctly followed procedures.
But the Times and Post investigations were unable to find evidence of any explosives in the car, which they say was driven by 43-year-old Zemari Ahmadi, an engineer working for the U.S. aid group Nutrition and Education International, which aims to eliminate malnutrition in Afghanistan. Family members told the Times that Ahmadi had applied for refugee resettlement in the United States.
via NPR
U.S. Central Command spokesperson Capt. Bill Urban refused to comment on the accusations, claiming he couldn’t because of an ongoing investigation. ongoing investigation.
It’s very sad, but war is war, and unfortunately sometimes there’s civilian casualties. There is going to be those casualties, no getting around it. RIP to those who lost their whole life, and had probably no promise of a “QRF” and EVAC team!
Actions like this are proving that this (fraud) administration is HELLBENT to destroy the UNITED STATES and its ALLIES. When they had the chance to take out the terrorist bomber, who killed 13 marines and other military personnel and now kill a person who was helping the U.S. to combat invaders, and they did not do anything but sit on their OVERGROWN BUTTS and TAKE NO ACTION, we know that they are selling the country out for their GREED and CONTROL.
I’m sorry to say that I totally agree with you.
Sad but true !!
So True , He Needs To Be Impeached Immediately & Put In Prison !!! The United States National Security Is At Stake For More Terrorist & Attacts !!!! Biden Doesn’t Even Care About Our Country , Traitor !!! Disabled U.S. Army Infantry Soldier For Life !!! J.T.
Anthony Mizell, I vehemently disagree with you. This was not “ acceptable losses”. This man was targeted. The intel on him was flawed and 100% incorrect. Had we had boots on the ground this would not have happened. Whoever provided the intel and/or whoever recommended or approved this strike should be fired.
Amennn !!! J.T.