Pakistani strikes kill at least 28 civilians in Afghanistan, UN says
Pakistan says it only targets militants.Intermittent border clashes and air strikes in the border area have killed dozens of people in recent months, according to officials in both countries.In February, clashes between the two countries left dozens of people dead. In March, a Pakistani strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul killed hundreds.Earlier in June, Pakistan launched deadly air strikes that killed 26 militants. Afghanistan's Taliban government said 13 people, mostly children, were also killed in the strikes.Related topicsAfghanistanAsiaPakistanMore on this storyWhy are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?Published27 February
- ▪Pakistan says it only targets militants.Intermittent border clashes and air strikes in the border area have killed dozens of people in recent months, according to officials in both countries.In February, clashes between the two countries le
- ▪In March, a Pakistani strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul killed hundreds.Earlier in June, Pakistan launched deadly air strikes that killed 26 militants.
- ▪Afghanistan's Taliban government said 13 people, mostly children, were also killed in the strikes.Related topicsAfghanistanAsiaPakistanMore on this storyWhy are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?Published27 February
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Pakistani strikes kill at least 28 civilians in Afghanistan, UN saysImage source, ReutersImage caption, Most of the casualties were in the village of Mandokhail, officials sayByBBC Pashto and BBC UrduPublished29 June 2026, 05:39 BSTUpdated 11 minutes agoAt least 28 civilians were killed after Pakistan launched air strikes and sent ground troops into Afghan provinces along its border on Sunday, the United Nations Afghan mission has said.A further 49 were injured and women and children were among the victims, according to Unama.Afghanistan's Taliban government said civilian homes were hit and described the attack as a "cowardly act" and an "atrocity".Meanwhile, Pakistan said it had targeted militant hideouts in Afghanistan's Paktia, Paktika and Kunar provinces.The neighbouring countries…
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