A spokesman for the Afghan Taliban movement, Zabihullah Mujahid, confirmed on Tuesday that nine children and one woman were killed in a Pakistani airstrike that hit a house in Afghanistan's Khost province. The Taliban accused Pakistan of violating Afghanistan's sovereignty and called for an immediate end to such attacks. The incident has escalated tensions between the two countries and drawn international condemnation.
Pakistani Airstrike in Afghanistan Kills Civilians
Taliban spokesman confirms nine children and one woman killed in Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan's Khost province. Taliban accuses Pakistan of violating sovereignty, demands an end to strikes. Incident escalates tensions between the countries.