World & BusinessPakistani air strikes hit Afghanistan; four civilians reportedly killed
France 24, reporting with AP, says Pakistan announced strikes on 10 sites it linked to drone attacks. The Taliban government denied launching those attacks and said the strikes killed four civilians.
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Reuters, in a report carried by MarketScreener, says Pakistan announced strikes on 10 Afghan locations on September 24, 2026, describing them as military targets linked to attempted drone attacks the day before. Taliban officials denied launching the drones. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said strikes in Kandahar, Paktia and Khost killed four civilians and warned of an appropriate response. France 24, reporting with AP, says the escalation threatens mediation efforts by China, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
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Pakistani air strikes hit Afghanistan; four civilians reportedly killed
France 24, reporting with AP, says Pakistan announced strikes on 10 sites it linked to drone attacks. The Taliban government denied launching those attacks and said the strikes killed four civilians.
TLDR
Reuters, in a report carried by MarketScreener, says Pakistan announced strikes on 10 Afghan locations on September 24, 2026, describing them as military targets linked to attempted drone attacks the day before. Taliban officials denied launching the drones. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said strikes in Kandahar, Paktia and Khost killed four civilians and warned of an appropriate response. France 24, reporting with AP, says the escalation threatens mediation efforts by China, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.