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Pakistan Airstrikes Kill Civilians In Afghanistan; Taliban Vows Retaliation Against Border Provinces
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Pakistani forces launched new airstrikes overnight into Kabul and Afghan border provinces, resulting in at least four confirmed civilian deaths according to local police. While initial reports from the city of Kabul cited seven fatalities including those inside a residential building near the 21st Police District, authorities across Afghanistan have collectively reported between fourteen and fifteen wounded individuals following these attacks on Friday morning.
Key Points
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1Pakistan conducted airstrikes inside Afghanistan overnight between Thursday and Friday morning.
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2The Taliban alleges that one strike targeted a residential building in Kabul's police district killing seven civilians. Afghan authorities report four deaths, while other sources cite different numbers or do not specify the exact death toll for this specific incident beyond confirming casualties occurred.
Developments
[Mar 13]
Pakistan carried out new strikes on Kabul and border provinces overnight from Thursday to Friday, according to Afghan authorities. Khalil Zadran confirmed the Pakistani bombardment hit homes in the city.
[Mar 14 (implied context of 'overnight')]
Taliban sources claim one strike killed seven civilians at a residential building, while other reports state four people were killed and fifteen wounded. Pakistan vows response to alleged civilian deaths.