UN mission in Afghanistan confirms death toll of 13 civilians in Pakistani airstrikes

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) confirmed that Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan killed 13 civilians, primarily women and children. The strikes occurred in Khost and Kunar provinces, areas near the border with Pakistan. UNAMA called for a transparent investigation and urged all parties to uphold international humanitarian law. The Taliban-led Afghan government condemned the attacks, while Pakistan has not officially commented. The incident follows rising tensions between the two neighbors over cross-border militant activity. This is one of the deadliest confirmed civilian tolls from such strikes in recent months.

Global Impact

This incident deepens the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, already strained by economic collapse and Taliban governance. Politically, it undermines Pakistan's international standing, especially with Western donors who fund Afghan aid.