Brief
Afghanistan says nine civilians killed in Pakistani air raids on Kunar and Helmand
Kabul condemned the attacks as aggression, while Islamabad claimed to have hit militant hideouts.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Afghanistan’s government said Pakistani air strikes on Kunar and Helmand provinces on Wednesday night killed nine women and children and wounded 11 others. Pakistan’s Ministry of Information said the raids targeted hideouts used by armed groups and killed at least 22 fighters.
What happened
The strikes were reported to have hit three houses in the northeastern Kunar and southern Helmand provinces. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Afghan government spokesman, said the attacks occurred late on Wednesday and resulted in civilian casualties.
What was said
"We condemn this act and consider it an aggression and crime against all accepted principles," Mujahid wrote on X, as cited by Al Jazeera. Pakistan’s ministry, quoted by the same outlet, maintained that the operations were aimed at militant hideouts and resulted in the death of 22 fighters.
How it came about
The latest exchange follows a series of cross‑border incidents, including the September 24 air strikes on Afghan sites that sparked competing casualty claims. For earlier coverage see Pakistan’s September air‑strike campaign.
Key facts
- Afghan officials say nine women and children were killed in the strikes (aljazeera.com)
- Afghan spokesman reported 11 people wounded (aljazeera.com)
- Pakistan claims 22 fighters were killed (aljazeera.com)
- The attacks hit Kunar and Helmand provinces (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “Pakistan says 22 fighters killed in air attacks on Afghanistan hideouts”
