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Afghanistan reports three killed in Pakistani military air strikes
Afghan officials have reported at least three deaths following Pakistani air raids in the northeastern Kunar province. The incident marks a continued escalation of cross-border tensions between the neighboring nations.
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At least three people were killed in Pakistani air strikes targeting northeastern Afghanistan, according to provincial officials in Kunar. The Kunar provincial spokesperson confirmed the casualties resulting from the military operations conducted across the border.
The air strikes represent the latest in a series of cross-border incidents that have strained relations between Kabul and Islamabad. Pakistan has previously justified such operations as necessary counterterrorism measures targeting militant groups operating in the border region.
The exact circumstances surrounding the strikes remain unclear, with details about the locations targeted and any potential civilian impact still emerging. Afghan authorities have not provided additional information about the nature of the military targets or whether civilian infrastructure was affected.
Cross-border tensions have periodically escalated along the Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier, where militant groups and Taliban-linked forces operate across porous boundaries. Both nations have repeatedly accused each other of harboring insurgent groups and failing to prevent cross-border attacks.