Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have resulted in significant civilian casualties and formal condemnation from Afghan representatives at the UN.
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Pakistan has launched a series of cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan, marking the fourth such operation. Official reports indicate that these airstrikes killed 36 civilians and wounded 160 people, while other reports cite at least 28 deaths.
Coverage from AP News, PressTV, The Business Standard, and IANS LIVE emphasizes the humanitarian impact and the repetitive nature of the incursions. The Afghan mission to the UN has condemned the actions and called for an immediate end to the strikes.
Future developments depend on whether Pakistan ceases these air operations following the international appeal for a cessation of strikes.
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Quick answers
How many casualties were reported in the airstrikes?
According to officials cited by AP News, 36 civilians were killed and 160 were wounded, while The Business Standard reported at least 28 deaths.
How many times has Pakistan launched these strikes?
PressTV reports that Pakistan has launched four cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan.
What is the official response from Afghanistan?
The Afghan mission to the UN has condemned the airstrikes and requested an immediate cessation.
Coverage (4)
- Pakistan launches fourth cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan PressTV · 21h ago
- Afghan mission to UN condemns Pakistani airstrikes, calls for immediate cessation IANS LIVE · 21h ago
- At least 28 killed in Pakistan air operations on Afghanistan The Business Standard · 21h ago
- Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say AP News · 21h ago broke it first
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