Taliban government blames Pakistan for drone strikes on Afghanistan
Summary
Afghanistan's Taliban government accused Pakistan of conducting drone strikes in Kabul, which occurred just before both nations agreed to a ceasefire. The clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been the deadliest since the Taliban took power in 2021. The United Nations called for an end to the violence, highlighting the high civilian casualties.Key Facts
- The Taliban government says Pakistan conducted two drone strikes in Kabul.
- The strikes happened before a ceasefire was announced between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- The ceasefire follows days of fighting that killed dozens and injured hundreds.
- Hospital sources reported five people dead and many injured from the strikes in Kabul.
- The United Nations urged both countries to end hostilities to protect civilians.
- Cross-border violence has increased since October 10, with mutual accusations of provocation.
- Pakistan claims its forces targeted militant hideouts, though no figures on Pakistani civilian casualties have been reported.
- Afghanistan and Pakistan share a long border called the Durand Line, which Afghanistan does not recognize.
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