Pakistan Says 22 Militants Killed in Afghan Strikes; Taliban Reports 9 Civilians Dead
Pakistan stated that its airstrikes killed 22 militants, while the Afghan Taliban reported nine civilian deaths.
Following Pakistani air force strikes in Afghanistan, further details have emerged regarding the operation and claims made by both sides.
According to a report by the BBC, Pakistan announced that its strikes targeted militant positions, killing 22 fighters. In contrast, Taliban authorities reiterated that the bombardments killed nine civilians across Kunar and Helmand provinces.
Additionally, channel Amu TV reported that the strikes mark the third round of air attacks carried out by Pakistan inside neighboring Afghan territory in the span of just ten days. Further details regarding the background to the escalation have not yet been released.