Pakistan Attacks Afghanistan, Killing More Than 30
Pakistan has launched a series of airstrikes into Afghanistan, resulting in a conflicting toll of casualties reported by international outlets.
What happened
Pakistan conducted retaliatory airstrikes within Afghanistan, marking the deadliest military engagement between the two nations in months. Reports indicate varying casualty figures, with officials stating that 36 civilians were killed and 160 wounded, while separate reports cite 25 militants killed during the strikes.
Coverage from France 24, the Boston Herald, and Drop Site News highlights the tension between the two nations and the resulting civilian impact. Reuters reports that Russia has issued a call for both countries to resolve their ongoing disputes through diplomatic channels.
Observers are watching for potential shifts in regional diplomatic efforts. Coverage does not yet specify the long-term impact on border security or the specific retaliatory measures being weighed by either nation following the strikes.
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Coverage (5)
- Pakistan says retaliatory air strikes in Afghanistan killed 25 militants France 24 · 55d ago
- Peace Abroad, War Next Door: Pakistani Airstrikes Devastate Afghan Civilians Drop Site News · 55d ago
- Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say Boston Herald · 55d ago
- Pakistan launches deadliest attack on Afghanistan in months France 24 · 55d ago
- Russia urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to use diplomacy to solve disputes Reuters · 55d ago
Questions people are asking
What is the reported death toll from the airstrikes?
Reports are conflicting; some sources state 25 militants were killed, while others report 36 civilians died.
How has the international community responded?
Russia has urged both Pakistan and Afghanistan to utilize diplomacy to address their disputes.
How recent were these events?
The strikes and associated reporting occurred on June 29, 2026.
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