Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan kill nine, Kabul says

KABUL, Oct ‌1 (Reuters) - Pakistani ​airstrikes ​on Afghanistan killed 9 people and injured 11 more on Thursday, ‌the Afghan Taliban government said, amid ⁠an escalation in fighting between the South ‌Asian neighbours after three ‌months of relative calm.

• The strikes destroyed three houses in Kunar and ​Helmand provinces, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on social media ⁠website X

• At least nine people were killed, including ​women and children, he said

• "We condemn this act as an aggression ​and crime in ‌violation of all accepted principles," he said

• Reuters could not ⁠independently verify the information

• Pakistan's military did not immediately respond to a request ⁠for comment

• Allies-turned-foes Pakistan and Afghanistan have increasingly ​been at odds over militancy, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of harbouring militants who stage cross-border attacks

• ‌The Taliban government denies the charge and says militancy ‌is Pakistan's internal problem

(Reporting by Mohammad Yunus ⁠Yawar in Kabul; ‌Writing by Devika ​Nair and Sakshi Dayal; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman and Christian ‌Schmollinger)

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