UN says 42 civilians killed in cross-border clashes in Afghanistan
Fighting between Taliban and Pakistan has displaced thousands and disrupted aid operations, the United Nations said.
Fighting between Taliban and Pakistan has displaced thousands and disrupted aid operations, the United Nations said.
Families in Nangarhar say recent cross-border attacks have caused civilian casualties and heavy financial losses amid rising tensions between Pakistan.
Residents reported powerful blasts and sustained fire in the capital early Tuesday, as cross-border fighting continued for a sixth consecutive.
Cross-border fighting entered its sixth day early Tuesday, with the Taliban asserting territorial advances and Pakistani aircraft striking targets in.
The assertion came as Pakistani airstrikes entered a fourth night on Sunday, March 1, with both sides issuing sharply conflicting.
Taliban defense ministry said anti-aircraft fire was directed at Pakistani aircraft as clashes entered a fourth day.
The renewed fighting comes after days of escalating cross-border attacks and competing casualty claims.
The Taliban said strikes in Nangarhar and Paktia destroyed homes and wounded others.
The assertion follows earlier Taliban claims of heavy Pakistani casualties, which Islamabad has disputed.
Taliban intelligence officials have warned local outlets not to report from areas hit in recent airstrikes, according to media sources.