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War & Conflict16h 17m ago

Afghanistan claimed its forces launched airstrikes on Islamist militant hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces; Pakistan denied the assertion, stating a rudimentary drone from Afghanistan was shot down.

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Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, Pakistan

Who
Afghanistan (Taliban government's defence ministry, Afghan air force), Pakistan (Information Ministry)
What
Afghanistan claimed its forces launched airstrikes on Islamist militant hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces; Pakistan denied the assertion, stating a rudimentary drone from Afghanistan was shot down.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT · 16h 17m ago
Where
Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, Pakistan ·
Why
Afghanistan stated the targeted bases were allegedly used to plan and organize attacks against Afghanistan; Pakistan blames Kabul for harbouring militants plotting attacks in Pakistan.
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This event follows previous cross-border strikes and denials, contributing to ongoing conflict that has killed hundreds this year and strained bilateral relations.

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  1. War & Conflict15h 17m ago
    Afghanistan launched air strikes on alleged hideouts used by armed groups and “hostile intelligence circles” inside Pakistan.
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  2. Currently Reading16h 17m ago
    Afghanistan claimed its forces launched airstrikes on Islamist militant hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces; Pakistan denied the assertion, stating a rudimentary drone from Afghanistan was shot down.
  3. War & Conflict16h 17m ago
    Afghan forces launched "air strikes" on hideouts of Islamist militants in two provinces of Pakistan.
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