Afghanistan’s Taliban has issued a stark warning to Pakistan after overnight airstrikes hit multiple provinces, killing at least 10 civilians — including nine children and one woman — in Khost. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the strike as a “violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty” and vowed that Kabul would “respond at the right time” if such attacks continue.br The airstrikes, which also hit Kunar and Paktika, come amid escalating cross-border tensions following a surge in attacks inside Pakistan blamed on the TTP. Islamabad claims its strikes targeted militant hideouts, while the Taliban insists the victims were civilians and that the targeted home belonged to a local man with no militant ties.br br Amid months of tit-for-tat violence, analysts warn that without a credible mechanism to prevent civilian casualties and address Pakistan–TTP disputes, more airstrikes, more retaliation threats, and more suffering for Afghan civilians are likely ahead.