Dozens Killed in Pakistani Airstrikes on Afghan Border, Taliban Claims
Summary
Pakistan conducted overnight airstrikes on Afghanistan's border regions targeting militant camps, killing dozens of civilians, including women and children, according to the Taliban. The strikes escalated tensions between the two countries and risk ending a fragile ceasefire.
Key Points
- Pakistan conducted a series of overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan's border regions targeting militant camps.
- The Taliban government claims dozens of civilians, including women and children, were killed in the strikes.
- Pakistan states the attacks were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in Pakistan by groups sheltered in Afghanistan.
- The strikes have escalated tensions and may signal the end of the ceasefire agreed upon last October.
