Taliban Govt Says Pakistan Strikes Kill 4 Civilians in Afghanistan
Pakistan said its strikes targeted drone launch sites, while the Taliban said four civilians were killed and vowed an appropriate response.
- On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Pakistan launched targeted airstrikes on 10 sites across Afghanistan, stating the strikes were "strictly limited to identified military objectives."
- Tensions reignited after a deadly mosque attack in north-western Pakistan last week killed at least 31 people, with Pakistan reporting it neutralized drones launched from Afghanistan on Wednesday.
- Strikes hit Kandahar, Paktia, and Khost provinces; however, a local resident told Reuters, "there are only the homes of ordinary civilians," contradicting Pakistan's military target claims.
- Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid reported four civilian deaths and labeled the attack "reckless, careless, and hostile," warning it "will have adverse consequences for the Pakistani military."
- The UN mission Unama reported at least 499 civilians killed from cross-border violence since October 2025, while Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar recently called for "concrete and verifiable" measures to prevent "terrorism" in Afghanistan.
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Pakistan accuses the Taliban government of allowing attacks on its territory. Air strikes were launched at ten locations in Afghanistan that resulted in the death of four civilians.
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The Afghan Taliban government says Pakistan launched airstrikes on targets in several provinces, resulting in the deaths of four civilians amid escalating tensions.
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