Pakistan Launches Airstrikes on Afghanistan, Taliban Reports Casualties

Pakistan confirms launching airstrikes on targets in Afghanistan, stating the attacks were in retaliation for recent suicide bombings. The Taliban reports dozens killed, including civilians.

22 Feb, 07:58 — 22 Feb, 08:07

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Why this matters

The long-standing border tensions and cross-border attacks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly involving the Taliban, are a significant regional security concern. These strikes escalate an already volatile situation, impacting civilian lives and potentially destabilizing the region further. This conflict has historical roots in border disputes and accusations of harboring militants.

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Both news outlets report that Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan, resulting in casualties. While BBC focuses on Pakistan's stated justification for the strikes and the Taliban's claim of "dozens killed," Digi24 emphasizes the specific number of civilian casualties, including children.

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BBCcentercenterneutralreports both official justification and casualty claim

digi24centercenter-lefturgenthighlights civilian casualties, including children

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is balanced, with one outlet focusing on official justifications and general casualty claims, while the other highlights specific civilian impact.

What sources agree on

Pakistan launched airstrikes on targets in Afghanistan.
The airstrikes resulted in casualties.

Where they diverge

Nature and extent of casualties reported

BBC

reports the Taliban claiming 'dozens killed' without specifying civilian status.

digi24

highlights 'at least 18 civilians, including children' as casualties.

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Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan.

agreed·BBCdigi24

Taliban reported dozens killed.

unverified·BBC

At least 18 civilians, including children, died.

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Pakistan's stated reason for the strikes as retaliation for recent suicide bombings

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Missingdigi24

The detail that Pakistan's statement was dated February 21 but published early Sunday

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MissingBBC

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BBC

Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

digi24

Pakistanul a lansat atacuri aeriene asupra unor obiective din Afganistan. Cel puțin 18 civili au murit, inclusiv copii

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Pakistancountry launching airstrikes Afghanistancountry targeted by airstrikes Talibangroup reporting casualties

Coverage Timeline

First report: digi24 · 22 Feb, 07:58|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 9m|Window: 9m

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digi2422 Feb, 07:58First to report

Pakistanul a lansat atacuri aeriene asupra unor obiective din Afganistan. Cel puțin 18 civili au murit, inclusiv copii

BBC22 Feb, 08:07Latest update

Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

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BBC21h ago

Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.

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digi2421h ago

Pakistanul a lansat atacuri aeriene asupra unor obiective din Afganistan. Cel puțin 18 civili au murit, inclusiv copii

Pakistanul a afirmat într-un comunicat datat 21 februarie, dar publicat abia duminică la primele ore, că a lansat atacuri aeriene asupra unor obiective din Afganistan, informează Reuters, preluată de Agerpres.

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Pakistan Launches Airstrikes on Afghanistan, Taliban Reports Casualties

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Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

Pakistanul a lansat atacuri aeriene asupra unor obiective din Afganistan. Cel puțin 18 civili au murit, inclusiv copii

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Pakistanul a lansat atacuri aeriene asupra unor obiective din Afganistan. Cel puțin 18 civili au murit, inclusiv copii

Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

Read at source (2 outlets)

Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

Pakistanul a lansat atacuri aeriene asupra unor obiective din Afganistan. Cel puțin 18 civili au murit, inclusiv copii

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