Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes escalate after deadly airstrikes

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Afghan authorities reported civilian deaths in Kunar and Helmand, while Pakistan said its raids targeted militants and seized weapons. The episode follows worsening tensions between Kabul and Islamabad over cross-border attacks and militant activity, but casualty figures and the precise circumstances remain disputed. Independent confirmation of the competing claims was not immediately available.

Sources: Xinhua News Agency, Arab News, LatestLY