Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have intensified after overnight airstrikes carried out by Pakistani forces reportedly killed at least 13 people, including 11 children, in eastern Afghanistan. The Taliban government has strongly condemned the attacks, accusing Islamabad of violating Afghan sovereignty and targeting civilian areas.
According to Afghan authorities, the strikes were conducted during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday and hit residential locations in the provinces of Kunar, Khost and Paktika. In addition to the fatalities, at least 14 people were injured.
Taliban Condemns Airstrikes As ‘Unprovoked Aggression’
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid denounced the attacks, alleging that Pakistani aircraft entered Afghan airspace and struck civilian homes.
According to Mujahid, those killed included 11 children, one woman and one elderly man. He described the operation as “unprovoked aggression” against Afghan civilians and accused Pakistan of disregarding international norms and Afghanistan’s territorial integrity.
The Taliban administration said the attacks targeted non-combatants and called for accountability over the deaths and injuries caused by the bombardment.
Civilian Areas Reportedly Hit In Multiple Provinces
Afghan officials stated that the strikes occurred in Kunar, Khost and Paktika provinces, all of which lie close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The affected areas reportedly included residential homes where families were present at the time of the attacks.
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