Northeastern Afghan province, border region central to N2KL
Kabul says airstrikes near the border have killed civilians, while Pakistani officials say 28 militants were killed. Both sides accuse the other of cross-border aggression as tensions flare amid ongoing security operations in the region.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are locked in a rising confrontation after cross-border air strikes hit Kunar and Paktika provinces. Afghan officials report casualties, while Pakistan demands action against militant groups. The situation threatens to derail fragile regional stability.