Afghan forces struck militant hideouts in Pakistan, Taliban says

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Afghan forces conducted air strikes on Islamist militant hideouts located in two provinces of Pakistan, according to the Afghan Taliban's defense ministry. This action has intensified tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, following a recent period of severe conflict between the neighboring countries.

KABUL, June 19 - Afghan forces launched \"air strikes\" on hideouts of Islamist militants in two provinces of Pakistan, the Afghan Taliban's defence ministry said on Friday, sparking new tension between the neighbours months after they engaged in their worst conflict in years.