Afghan forces attack Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes

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Afghanistan launched large-scale attacks on Pakistan, reportedly killing Pakistani soldiers in retaliation for recent Pakistani airstrikes. Afghan forces are engaged in heavy clashes, targeting Pakistani military bases and installations. Several soldiers were killed and some captured, according to a Taliban spokesperson. This escalation follows Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan border provinces, which Kabul claims resulted in civilian casualties, while Islamabad states its forces responded to unprovoked shelling.


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