Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
Summary
Pakistan carried out airstrikes and sent troops into Afghan border provinces, killing dozens, including civilians. Afghanistan’s Taliban government condemned the attacks, while Pakistan said the strikes targeted militants linked to recent attacks inside Pakistan.Key Facts
- Pakistan launched airstrikes and ground troops into Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces in Afghanistan.
- At least 36 civilians, including women and children, were killed according to the Taliban government.
- Pakistan’s information minister said 29 militants were killed in the strikes aimed at their hideouts.
- The Taliban government called the attacks a "crime and atrocity," saying civilian homes were hit.
- Pakistan claims the strikes were in response to recent terrorist attacks on innocent people in its territory.
- The Taliban rejects Pakistan’s accusation that it harbors terrorists who attack Pakistan.
- The border area has seen intermittent clashes and strikes in recent months, causing deaths on both sides.
- The latest strikes followed a suicide attack in Karachi that killed three Pakistani paramilitary members, claimed by a banned militant group linked to Afghanistan.
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