Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks
Summary
At least three people were killed and four injured in air raids by Pakistan on northeastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province. The strikes hit homes and shops, increasing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan after months of relative calm.Key Facts
- Pakistani air raids struck the Nurgal district in Kunar province early Monday.
- Three members of one family were killed; four others were injured.
- In Paktika province, two locations were bombed, damaging a shop and an empty house with no injuries.
- The Taliban government in Afghanistan denies harboring militants accused by Pakistan.
- Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of allowing armed groups to attack across the border.
- Tensions have risen after recent violent clashes and a deadly bombing in Pakistan blamed on fighters based in Afghanistan.
- Pakistan has warned it may target fighters inside Afghanistan in response to attacks in Pakistan.
- No immediate comment came from Pakistan on the recent air raids.
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