Video Shows Pakistan's Airstrikes On Afghanistan's Paktika Province That Killed 20.
The airstrikes targeted militant hideouts of Pakistani Taliban, which have been responsible for several deadly attacks in Pakistan.
The airstrikes killed nearly 50 people in Afghanistan's Paktika province, flaring up tensions between the two countries.
In a major flare-up, Pakistan launched rare airstrikes on Tuesday night, targeting several suspected hideouts of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
The airstrikes killed at least 20 people, including women and children, and prompted a strong reaction from the Taliban.
Pakistani fighter jets bombed four locations in Afghanistan’s Paktika province on Tuesday night, Dawn reported citing sources.
In a statement, the Afghan Ministry of National Defence condemned the “brutal bombing" in Paktika province, saying it targeted civilians, mostly Waziristan refugees. »