The Taliban said four civilians died after Pakistan conducted airstrikes on ten targets in Afghanistan.
What did Pakistan say about the strikes?
Pakistan announced it hit ten locations and claimed the attacks were “strictly limited to identified military objectives.”
How many civilians were reported killed?
The Taliban confirmed that four non‑combatants were killed in the strikes.
Where did the strikes occur?
The attacks were carried out inside Afghan territory, though the exact provinces were not disclosed.
Did any militant groups claim responsibility?
No militant group claimed responsibility; the Taliban only reported the civilian casualties.
What is the broader context of the strikes?
Pakistan has periodically targeted what it calls insurgent camps across the border, while the Taliban governs Afghanistan and monitors cross‑border incidents.
The incident adds tension to the already fragile security situation along the Afghanistan‑Pakistan frontier.