The U.S. military says it is investigating last weekend's raid by U.S. special operations forces in Yemen and that innocent civilians, including children, were apparently killed. Planning for the clandestine counterterrorism raid began before Barack Obama left office on Jan. 20, but President Donald Trump authorized the raid. U.S. soldier killed, 3 wounded during assaultNavy SEAL William (Ryan) Owens was killed in the assault, and three other U.S. service members were wounded. According to Central Command, the firefight included small arms fire, hand grenades and close air-support fire. Planning for the clandestine counterterrorism raid began before Barack Obama left office on Jan. 20, but President Donald Trump authorized the raid.

Source: CBC News February 02, 2017 21:00 UTC