Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
Pakistan conducted air strikes along its border with Afghanistan on Wednesday, ending a period of relative calm. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that 26 militants were killed in "calibrated strikes" targeting "hideouts and safe havens" in response to recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan.
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- Jun 10
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Afghanistan strongly condemns the air strikes as a 'humanitarian crime and act of aggression'.
Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that four targets were destroyed in 'calibrated strikes' that killed 26 militants.
The strikes were in response to 'recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan' and targeted 'hideouts and safe havens' on the border.
Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated that Pakistani strikes hit targets in Kunar, Khost, and Paktika provinces.
Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated the airstrikes targeted Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces, killing 11 children, one woman, and one elderly man.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan’s military of killing at least 13 people, including 11 children, in air attacks on border provinces.
Suspected fighters from the TTP attacked a security post in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing six members of the Federal Constabulary.
Afghanistan claims Pakistan launched airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others.
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