Pakistan launches air strikes in Kunar and Paktika, killing three civilians
Pakistan's military carried out air raids on Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces, resulting in three civilian deaths and four injuries.
Early on Monday, Pakistan's military launched air strikes targeting Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces, killing three civilians and injuring four more. Hajiullah Mahajir Farahi, speaking for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said the group will not remain silent against what he described as aggression and cited previous retaliatory drone attacks. The Global Human Rights Foundation expressed concern over the civilian toll and urged a transparent, independent probe.
Former U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad criticized Pakistan's approach to its internal crises and its cross-border actions, warning that the policy could backfire for both nations. Political analyst Hanif Khan Khorakhil added that Pakistan's habit of involving others in its problems has historically yielded no results. The incident marks another instance of Pakistani air operations affecting Afghan civilians.
Why it matters
Cross-border strikes risk escalating conflict and harming civilians, threatening regional stability.
How this story developed
- Sep 18 Suicide blast tears through mosque at Kohat police complex, killing 16
- Sep 18 The death toll has been confirmed at 16 after earlier reports cited higher numbers.
- Sep 19 More than 100 injured so far in the militant attack and suicide bombing, the vast majority of them police personnel, and several were in a critical condition, the official said.
- Sep 19 Death toll rose to at least 31.
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