Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, including 11 children, Taliban says
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Pakistan carried out airstrikes on border provinces of Afghanistan (Kunar, Khost, Paktika), killing at least 13 people including 11 children and injuring 14 others, according to Afghan authorities. The strikes hit civilian homes and represent one of the deadliest escalations in recent weeks amid intensifying tensions between the two countries since late February.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets frame the strikes as part of an ongoing war between the countries, emphasizing Pakistan's violation of Afghan sovereignty and highlighting the deaths of children and broader humanitarian toll.
Moderate: Centrist outlets provide factual reporting on the strikes and casualty figures while noting the context of escalating border tensions since February.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets report the airstrikes and casualties using military action language, framing them as part of border escalation and military conflict.
At least 14 others were injured in strikes that violated Afghanistan's airspace and bombed civilian homes in the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika, a spokesperson added ...