Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated following a series of cross-border airstrikes and military operations. Both nations have accused the other of harboring militants and causing civilian casualties, marking a significant breakdown in regional stability.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict threatens to destabilize the border region and risks further humanitarian crises in an already volatile area of South Asia.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Several people were reportedly injured in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province.
The article presents claims from both the Taliban and Pakistani officials while noting the BBC's inability to independently verify the conflicting casualty figures.
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