Pakistan confirms Afghan strikes after resident says Kandahar hit
Pakistan's information minister says its forces had struck 10 targets in Afghanistan, accusing its neighbour of allowing 'terrorist sanctuaries' on its soil.
Kandahar, Afghanistan was struck by an airstrike overnight, according to a resident who told AFP. Pakistan's information minister confirmed the airstrike, alleging that their neighbors allow terrorist sanctuaries on their soil. The strike targeted 10 locations in Afghanistan, though the specific locations are not mentioned. No immediate response was given by Afghan officials.
This comes after a recent Pakistani bombardment in the border area. The strike occurred after a deadly attack on a police headquarters in northern Pakistan which was claimed by a group linked to the TTP.
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