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Three killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan province
Pakistani military operations have claimed at least three lives in Afghanistan's Kunar province, with strikes hitting a residential dwelling and leaving several others wounded.
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Pakistani airstrikes targeted at least one house in Kunar province in eastern Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of three family members, according to reports of the incident.
Four additional individuals were injured in the strikes, which have added to cross-border tensions between the neighbouring countries. Kunar province, which borders Pakistan, has long been a flashpoint for military operations in the region.
Pakistan has historically conducted airstrikes across its border with Afghanistan, citing counterterrorism operations against militant groups it says operate from Afghan territory. The strikes on civilian areas have frequently drawn criticism from international observers and Afghan authorities.
No immediate statement was available from Pakistani military officials regarding the operation or the reported casualties. Kunar province has experienced ongoing conflict and military operations from multiple parties over recent years.