{
  "id": 11154955,
  "title": "Pakistan launches deadly airstrikes on Afghanistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/pakistan-launches-deadly-airstrikes-on-afghanistan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T09:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW English (Top Stories)",
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/pakistan-launches-deadly-airstrikes-on-afghanistan/a-79498092?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan launched airstrikes overnight on Afghanistan, targeting two provinces, according to reports from both countries on Thursday. The Taliban government in Kabul reported at least nine civilians, all women and children, were killed, while Pakistani authorities claimed 22 militants were killed. The casualty figures could not be independently verified. The Afghan government spokesman stated that three civilian homes in the southern province of Helmand and the eastern province of Kunar, which borders Pakistan, were hit, resulting in nine deaths and 11 injuries. Local residents reported three bombs striking their village, with no indication of military presence. Pakistan's government condemned the act, calling it an act of aggression and a crime that violates universally accepted principles. The Ministry of Information in Islamabad stated that the strikes were well-planned and precise, with maximum precautions taken to avoid collateral damage. This marks the third time in the past two weeks that Pakistan has targeted targets in Afghanistan. Since the Taliban seized power in 2021, tensions between the two countries have been high, leading to open conflict last year. Pakistan accuses the Taliban government in Kabul of harboring militants who carry out attacks across the border, an allegation Afghanistan denies. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 1,100 civilians in Afghanistan so far this year. Pakistan insists that its actions are targeted at terrorist hubs and do not target civilians.",
  "summary": "The Taliban government in Afghanistan said at least nine civilians were killed in Pakistani airstrikes on two provinces overnight. Pakistan said it had struck militant hideouts, killing 22 fighters.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan conducts airstrikes on Afghanistan, targeting Helmand and Kunar provinces.",
    "At least nine civilians, all women and children, killed in Afghan strikes.",
    "Pakistan claims 22 militants killed, condemns act as aggression."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/11154955.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan kill nine, Taliban government says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/pakistani-airstrikes-on-afghanistan-kill-nine-taliban-government-says",
        "published": "2026-10-01T04:42:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Pakistan launches deadly airstrikes on Afghanistan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/pakistan-launches-deadly-airstrikes-on-afghanistan-11155133",
        "published": "2026-10-01T09:22:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}