Afghan officials say Pakistani forces carry out overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan along the border, killing at least 36 civilians and injuring more than 160 people. Several outlets report the casualty figures as deaths ranging around 36 and injuries around 160 or slightly above, citing officials in Afghanistan. France 24 and others also describe the strikes as part of a broader Pakistani military operation launched late Sunday into Monday, following militant attacks across Pakistan. South China Morning Post adds that the operation includes a ground component along the border and strikes targeting militant hideouts and “safe havens,” and it reports Pakistan says it killed militants during the action. Pakistan is described as linking the operation to targets associated with militant groups. While one report notes the Taliban attributes responsibility for the civilian deaths to the strikes, another thread of coverage notes that Afghan authorities expect a response, reflecting rising tensions between the two neighbors. Reports also indicate heightened security conditions along the border after the operation.