Pakistani strike killed hundreds, Afghanistan says, as regional conflicts boil - The Washington Post
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Pakistan conducted a strike killing hundreds, according to Afghan claims, as regional conflicts intensify.
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Pakistan carried out an airstrike that killed hundreds of people, according to Afghanistan's government, escalating military tensions between the two neighboring countries. The strike represents a significant escalation in cross-border operations, as Pakistan has previously conducted smaller-scale military actions in Afghan territory citing counter-terrorism operations. Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of targeting civilians, which would constitute a war crime under international humanitarian law and could trigger a broader regional conflict. The incident occurs amid ongoing instability in Afghanistan following the Taliban's 2021 takeover and rising tensions between Islamabad and Kabul over border security and militant groups. The strike threatens to destabilize an already volatile region and could prompt international intervention or calls for mediation by the United Nations or neighboring powers.
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