Four civilians killed in Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan, Taliban says
Summary
Pakistan carried out air strikes on several provinces in Afghanistan, including Kandahar, killing four civilians according to the Taliban government. The strikes are linked to recent attacks on Pakistani police and target what Pakistan calls military objectives; both sides warn of further responses.Key Facts
- Pakistani jets bombed areas in Afghanistan’s Kandahar, Paktia, and Khost provinces.
- The Taliban said four civilians died and houses were damaged during the strikes.
- Pakistan said it hit 10 targets linked to attacks against Pakistani forces.
- The strikes follow a deadly attack on a police compound in Pakistan on 18 September, killing at least 31 people.
- A group linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the police attack.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of sheltering TTP militants; the Taliban denies this.
- Taliban officials describe the strikes as hostile and warn of consequences.
- The UN reported at least 499 civilians killed and over 1,200 wounded in cross-border violence from October 2025 to June 2026.
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