Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing 13 civilians and wounding 14 others, shattering a month-long lull in cross-border fighting. The strikes hit Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces.
Pakistan said it targeted militant hideouts linked to recent attacks inside Pakistan, claiming 26 militants killed. The incident follows a deadly attack on a Pakistani security post a day earlier.
The border remains closed since October, disrupting trade and travel.