British News Agency

The government spokesperson stated that a civilian house was destroyed in the attack on Khost, resulting in the deaths of five boys, four girls and a woman.

According to Afghan officials, at least nine children and a woman were killed after Pakistani forces bombed a house in Khost province in the southeast of the country.

Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Tuesday that the attack took place shortly after midnight in the Gurbuz district of Khost province.

The latest attack risks triggering renewed hostilities at a time when both countries blame each other for the deadlock in negotiations.

Mujahid added that airstrikes were also carried out in the northeastern province of Kunar and the eastern province of Paktika, injuring at least four civilians.

No statement has yet been issued by Pakistan.