More than 80 people have been killed following cross-border airstrikes by Pakistan targeting areas inside Afghanistan, according to local officials. The strikes, carried out in remote districts near the border, have also left dozens injured and caused significant destruction to property and civilian infrastructure.
Eyewitnesses reported that the bombardment struck residential areas, schools, and marketplaces, prompting panic among local communities. Many families have been displaced, seeking shelter in safer zones to escape the ongoing attacks. Authorities confirmed that emergency services are working to provide medical aid and relief supplies to the affected population.
The Afghan government condemned the airstrikes as a violation of sovereignty and international law, calling for immediate cessation of hostilities. The United Nations and other international agencies have urged restraint and appealed for protection of civilians in the border regions.
Pakistan’s military has claimed that the strikes targeted militant hideouts, but Afghan officials insist that civilians bore the brunt of the assault. Analysts note that such cross-border attacks escalate tensions in an already volatile region, raising concerns about regional stability and security.
India also expressed serious concern over the incident, highlighting the need for respect of territorial integrity and calling for restraint to prevent further escalation. Diplomatic channels are reportedly being used to urge a peaceful resolution and safeguard civilians on both sides of the border.
The situation remains tense, with local authorities and humanitarian agencies coordinating relief efforts while monitoring the security environment to prevent further casualties.
