Afghanistan's Taliban claims Pakistani airstrikes killed 36 civilians
Summary
Pakistani security forces carried out an operation near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border aimed at militant groups. The Afghan Taliban reported that the strikes killed 36 civilians and injured more than 150 people in multiple provinces, while Pakistan said they targeted militants responsible for attacks in Pakistan.Key Facts
- Pakistan conducted ground operations and airstrikes against militant hideouts near the Afghanistan border.
- Pakistan claims the strikes killed 29 militants linked to attacks inside Pakistan.
- The Afghan Taliban say 36 civilians, including women and children, were killed, and over 150 were wounded.
- The strikes affected areas in Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces of Afghanistan.
- Taliban spokespeople posted photos and accounts of civilian casualties, which CBS News could not independently confirm.
- Afghan Taliban summoned Pakistan’s diplomat to protest the bombing and violation of airspace.
- The attack happened after militants attacked Pakistan’s paramilitary forces in Karachi.
- Pakistan blames groups like Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for recent violence inside Pakistan.
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