Afghanistan has condemned alleged Pakistani airstrikes that hit the eastern provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika, saying nine children and a woman were killed as homes came under fire, with Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid calling the attacks a direct assault on Afghan sovereignty and warning that Kabul will respond when the time is right.
Republic Policy — Website Mujahid said the strikes targeted civilian houses and injured several more people, and he accused Pakistan of repeated violations that deepen mistrust and expose failures in security management across the border, while Pakistan has not yet issued an official statement on the attacks.
Republic Policy — YouTube The incident followed a suicide bombing on a Pakistani paramilitary base in Peshawar, adding new strain to relations already weakened since the Taliban takeover in 2021 and further damaged by deadly border clashes and failed talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye.
Republic Policy — X/Twitter Analysts in Kabul say the latest strikes mark a dangerous escalation that harms civilians and risks pushing both nations away from dialogue, while residents along the Durand Line plead for an end to bombings that have turned everyday life into fear and hardship.
