* Afghanistan could see highest civilian deaths in over a decade, the UN warned
* During the first half of 2021, 1,659 civilians were killed and 3,254 were wounded
* General Kenneth McKenzie said US would continue airstrikes on Taliban targets
* He refused to say if support would continue after the withdrawal on August 31
* Violence has surged since early May when the Taliban cranked up their attacks
Afghanistan faces an 'unprecedented' number of civilians deaths from the Taliban offensive, the UN has warned.
It comes as the US military said it would continue to support Afghan government forces with airstrikes as it prepares to completely withdraw from the country by August 31.
Violence has surged since early May when the Taliban cranked up operations to coincide with a final withdrawal of US-led foreign forces.
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More News On A UN Report Warning Of 'Unprecedented' Afghan Civilian Casualties
Afghanistan: Record civilian casualties in 2021, UN reports -- BBC
Women, children casualties on the rise in Afghanistan, warns the United Nations -- ABC News Australia
UN warns of spike in Afghan civilian deaths -- DW
U.N. report: Civilian casualties in Afghanistan at record level this year -- UPI
Afghan civilian casualties hit record high amid US withdrawal -- The Hill
As U.S. Withdraws, Civilian Casualties In Afghanistan Reach A Record High -- NPR
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