Afghanistan says nine killed in Pakistani air raids on Kunar, Helmand
Summary
Pakistan carried out air strikes on parts of Afghanistan, aiming at armed groups’ hideouts and claiming to have killed at least 22 fighters. Afghanistan reported that the attacks killed at least nine civilians, including women and children, and damaged houses in Kunar and Helmand provinces.Key Facts
- Pakistan said it attacked hideouts of armed groups in two Afghan provinces, killing at least 22 fighters.
- Afghanistan said the strikes killed at least nine civilians and wounded 11 others.
- The attacks happened in Kunar (northeast) and Helmand (south) provinces on Wednesday night.
- Afghanistan’s government condemned the strikes and called them aggression.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of sheltering armed groups that attack its border areas.
- Afghanistan denies these accusations and says Pakistan’s attacks harm civilians.
- The tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan increased after three months of calm.
- Independent verification of the casualties was not possible at the time of reporting.
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