IMO they knew exactly who they were droning, and it was a soon-to-be whistleblower ("aid worker"). And this entire time, their primary goal has been to keep people who know what was really going on over there silent / out of the country where their voices will not be heard.

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Biden Admin Denies Entry To Chartered Rescue Flight Carrying American Citizens & Afghans

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/biden-administration-denies-entry-chartered-rescue-flight-carrying-american-citizens

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Generals Confess That Pentagon Knew "Within Hours" Drone Strike Killed Afghan Civilians

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/generals-confess-pentagon-knew-within-hours-drone-strike-killed-afghan-civilians