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Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed that at least 13 civilians were killed in the attacks, including 11 children, one woman and one elderly man.

Taliban security personnel keep watch near the Durand Line in Gurbuz district of Khost province on February 27, 2026.(Image: AFP)
Pakistan on Wednesday has launched fresh air strikes targeting Afghanistan’s eastern provinces, according to Taliban authorities, quoted by Associated Press. Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the strikes hit Khost, Kunar and Paktika provinces.
Mujahid claimed that at least 13 civilians were killed in the attacks, including 11 children, one woman and one elderly man.
The strikes mark a significant escalation in tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan. However, there was no immediate confirmation or acknowledgment from Pakistan regarding the reported military action.
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