Pakistan says it killed 28 militants, Taliban reports three civilian deaths
Pakistani jet fighters conducted overnight airstrikes on suspected militant hideouts in eastern Afghanistan, specifically in Kunar and Paktika provinces. Pakistan claims the operation killed 28 militants. However, the Taliban-led government in Kabul reports that the attacks hit civilian areas, resulting in three civilian deaths. The United Nations has confirmed the civilian death toll, and Afghan authorities report four additional injuries. India has condemned the strikes and reaffirmed its support for Kabul, while the MEA stated Pakistan must take credible action on terrorism to gain international belief.
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- ✓ Pakistani jet fighters carried out airstrikes on suspected militant hideouts in eastern Afghanistan.
- ✓ Pakistan claims 28 militants were killed in the airstrikes.
- ✓ Afghanistan reports three civilians were killed in the attacks.
- ✓ The United Nations confirmed the reported civilian toll of three deaths.
What changed
The United Nations confirmed the Taliban's report of three civilian deaths and India formally condemned the strikes.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan dispute casualties in cross-border airstrikes
Pakistani jet fighters conducted overnight airstrikes on suspected militant hideouts in eastern Afghanistan, specifically in Kunar and Paktika provinces. Pakistan claims the operation killed 28 militants. However, the Taliban-led government in Kabul reports that the attacks hit civilian areas, resulting in three civilian deaths. The United Nations has confirmed the civilian death toll, and Afghan authorities report four additional injuries. India has condemned the strikes and reaffirmed its support for Kabul, while the MEA stated Pakistan must take credible action on terrorism to gain international belief.
Why it matters
These strikes occur amid renewed tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over cross-border security. The dispute over casualties highlights the conflicting narratives between the two nations regarding militant activity and civilian safety.
What is confirmed
- Pakistani jet fighters carried out airstrikes on suspected militant hideouts in eastern Afghanistan.
- Pakistan claims 28 militants were killed in the airstrikes.
- Afghanistan reports three civilians were killed in the attacks.
- The United Nations confirmed the reported civilian toll of three deaths.
- The strikes targeted areas in Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces.
Still unconfirmed
- Four people were injured in the airstrikes.
- The strikes hit civilian areas specifically.
What to watch next
- Official response from Pakistan regarding the UN confirmation of civilian deaths
- Further evidence or imagery of the strike locations in Kunar and Paktika
- Diplomatic reactions from other regional powers regarding the breach of Afghan sovereignty
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (11)
- www.newsday.com — Pakistan says airstrikes target militant hideouts in Afghanistan, killing 28. Kabul says 3 killed
- Reuters — Pakistan says it killed 28 militants, Taliban reports three civilian deaths
- Al Jazeera — Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks
- upi.com — Pakistan launches airstrikes into Afghanistan overnight, killing three
- AP News — Pakistan says airstrikes kill 28 militants in Afghanistan; Kabul reports 3 dead
- Bloomberg.com — Pakistan Hits Afghan Civilian Areas, Killing Three, Taliban Says
- Dallas News — Pakistan says airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 28 militants; Kabul reports 3 civilians killed
- newstodaynet.com — Pak Says 28 militants killed in Afghan border strikes
- www.india.com — India strongly condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan, reaffirms support for Kabul
- www.ariananews.af — Peshawar High Court halts deportation of Afghan medical students
- www.latestly.com — Pakistan Must Take Credible Action on Cross-Border Terrorism Before World Believes Its Claims: MEA
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