Afghan officials are telling us that ground forces had faced tough resistance in Asadkhel area of Achin; retreated and asked for airstrikes
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3. One thing to remember: U.S. used B-52 bombers last year too (pretty sure also against IS in east) after many years of keeping them out
4. Also: it's been intense campaign of airstrikes in Afghansitan this spring, with more than 100 US strikes in just 1st two weeks of April
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5. Afghan president spokesman says their government was informed of the bombing "در جريان بوديم" without going into detail
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6. Bombing happened hours aft Afghan national security advisor Atmar & US commander Gen.Nicholson were in Nangarhar assessing IS operation
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