Pakistan renews air strikes on Afghanistan, killing several
Summary
Pakistan has launched air strikes on Afghanistan near their shared border, killing several civilians and militants. The strikes targeted areas believed to shelter members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group and came after months of relative calm.Key Facts
- Pakistan conducted deadly air strikes on Afghan provinces Khost, Kunar, and Paktika.
- The strikes killed at least 11 children, one woman, one elderly man, and several militants.
- Pakistani officials said 26 militants linked to the TTP group were killed.
- Afghanistan's government denies sheltering militants and says civilians were killed.
- The attacks followed renewed tensions after fighting earlier in 2026 and a mostly closed border.
- Pakistan blames Afghanistan’s Taliban government for allowing militants to operate near the border.
- The TTP has waged a violent campaign against Pakistan for years.
- The border closure has hurt trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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