Pakistani airstrikes kill dozens in eastern Afghanistan
Summary
Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 36 civilians and injured many others during operations targeting militant groups accused of attacking Pakistan. The strikes increased tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, continuing a series of violent clashes between the two countries.Key Facts
- Pakistani airstrikes targeted eastern Afghan provinces after a militant attack in Karachi that killed three Pakistani security personnel.
- Afghan officials reported 36 civilians killed and 163 wounded in the airstrikes.
- The Pakistani government said the strikes were aimed at terrorist groups Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Fitna al-Khawarij.
- Afghan Taliban officials said homes and villages were hit, including civilian casualties and livestock losses.
- Militants attacked Pakistani paramilitary headquarters in Karachi before the strikes, with Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claiming responsibility.
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a ceasefire in March, but violence has continued on both sides.
- The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and allied groups are blamed for many attacks inside Pakistan.
- Efforts by various countries to mediate peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan have so far failed, and the border remains mostly closed.
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