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Pakistan Military, Afghan Taliban Government
Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan
June 10, 2026
Verified: June 10, 2026
"Pakistan conducted air strikes in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces of Afghanistan. Afghan officials report 13 deaths, including 11 children, one woman, and one elderly man. Pakistan claims the strikes targeted TTP militants responsible for recent attacks within Pakistan. The incident marks a significant escalation in border tensions."
"Pakistan conducted air strikes in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces of Afghanistan. Afghan officials report 13 deaths, including 11 children, one woman, and one elderly man. Pakistan claims the strikes targeted TTP militants responsible for recent attacks within Pakistan. The incinformationnt marks a significant escalation in border tensions."
"Previous reports indicated a total of 13 deaths, including 11 children. However, the latest information from the Pakistani government claims 26 militants were killed, creating a major contradiction in the reported impact of the strikes."
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Author: Anatol Lieven
Anatol Lieven provides a comprehensive analysis of Pakistan's complex internal dynamics, tribal structures, and its fraught relationship with its neighbors, which is essential for understanding why the border regions remain a flashpoint for conflict.
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