why not use airstrikes first?

The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan says an airstrike
has killed the militants responsible for last week's helicopter crash
that killed 38 Americans and Afghans.

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/Airstrike-Kills-Taliban-Militants-Who-Shot-Down-Helicopter-127456053.html
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why not?
because some can't stomach the thought of 'just' killing the enemy

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