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Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians, wound 160 in Afghanistan

Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

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Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan resulted in 36 civilian deaths and wounded 160 others, according to Afghan officials. The strikes represent a significant civilian casualty incident in the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and militant groups operating in the Afghan border region. Pakistan has conducted military operations targeting terrorist organizations that it claims operate from Afghan territory.