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Afghanistan· KandahārPakistan Conducts Air Strikes in Afghanistan
Pakistan launched air strikes targeting alleged drone launch sites in Afghanistan, resulting in casualties and escalating tensions between the two countries.
Background
Pakistan and Afghanistan share a long, porous border and have a history of strained relations, often due to cross-border militant activity. Pakistan frequently accuses Afghanistan of harboring militants who launch attacks on Pakistani soil, a claim Afghanistan denies. This ongoing tension contributes to regional instability.
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Pakistan Conducts Air Strikes in Afghanistan
First report 20h agoLast update 2h agoReports detailing Pakistan's air strikes into Afghanistan, citing alleged drone incursions as justification.
Reports suggest the Taliban have constructed underground tunnels near Kandahar, close to the Pakistani border, following Pakistani attacks.
Ongoing clashes reported between Afghan forces and Pakistani forces near the Angoor Adda border crossing, involving heavy weaponry.
Afghanistan Faces Risk of Renewed Violence and Civil War
First report 23h agoLast update 20h agoAnalysis suggests that ongoing conflict with Pakistan and failed mediation efforts are increasing the risk of civil war and the rise of anti-Taliban groups.
The stability of Afghanistan is crucial for Pakistan, especially in the context of the Taliban's capture of Kabul.
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