The Digester

Pakistan says air raids hit seven alleged militant camps in retaliation for recent suicide bombings; the Taliban and local witnesses say strikes struck civilian areas in Nangarhar and Paktika, killing at least 18 people and prompting condemnation.

Pakistan said it carried out intelligence based strikes on seven alleged militant camps and hideouts near the Pakistan Afghanistan border.
The Taliban and local witnesses said the attacks hit civilian areas in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces and reported at least 18 dead, including women and children.
Pakistan described the strikes as a retributive response to recent suicide bombings in Pakistan, including an attack on a Shia mosque in Islamabad.
The Taliban defence ministry called the strikes a violation of Afghanistan's territorial integrity and warned of a measured response.
The strikes risk undermining a fragile ceasefire agreed in October after heavy border clashes and come days after a Saudi mediated release of three Pakistani soldiers.

Pakistan strikes Afghanistan near border, Taliban report at least 18 dead

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