Officers of the British Special Forces have revealed that some members of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) shot toddlers in their beds in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013, and that unlawful conduct within the unit was widespread.
The UK-based outlet Declassified reported on Sunday night, 30 November 2025, that an officer identified by the code N1466 stated he had witnessed the killing of two children alongside their parents, and that senior officers ignored his attempts to stop the incident.
He also clarified that many members of the Special Forces were aware of such actions.
Another Special Forces officer, identified as N5461, also stated that extrajudicial killings occurred in Afghanistan.
A third soldier, identified as N244, who oversaw Afghanistan missions for the Special Forces headquarters, had expressed concern about the rising number of detainees who were later killed.
The UK Ministry of Defence, in a published statement, said it remains committed to the independent investigation into Afghanistan and expressed appreciation for all witnesses, while asserting that it continues to uphold support and transparency in the conduct of the Special Forces.
