Pakistan Conducts Deadly Airstrikes in Afghanistan: 9 Children Among 10 Civilians Killed

Pakistan Conducts Deadly Airstrikes in Afghanistan: 9 Children Among 10 Civilians Killed

Tensions along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border have once again surged after Pakistani forces reportedly carried out overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan’s eastern provinces, according to Taliban authorities.

⚠️ Key Details of the Attack

• The strikes reportedly took place just after midnight in Khost province, specifically in the Gurbuz (Gorbuz) district, targeting a civilian home belonging to a man named Wilayat Khan. Al Jazeera+2Jagonews24+2

• According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, the attack killed nine children (five boys and four girls) and one woman, and reduced the home to rubble. Jagonews24

• Additional airstrikes were reported in the Kunar and Paktika provinces, leaving at least four civilians injured. Al Jazeera+2AP7am+2

🧮 Broader Context and Implications

• The Taliban has strongly condemned the attack, calling it a violation of Afghan sovereignty. The Times of India+1

• There has been no immediate public response from the Pakistani military or government about the allegations.

• The strike comes shortly after a suicide bombing in Pakistan, raising concerns that the bombing may be part of a larger escalation. The National

• These developments follow a fragile ceasefire brokered earlier this year, which later collapsed amid deep disagreements over militant groups operating across the border. Jagonews24

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