13 Civilians Killed in Pakistan Airstrikes in Afghanistan: UNAMA

UNAMA confirmed 13 civilians, including women and children, were killed in Pakistan’s February 21–22 airstrikes in Nangarhar and Paktika, Afghanistan.

Recent months have seen rising cross-border tensions along Afghanistan-Pakistan borders. UNAMA has repeatedly highlighted the urgent need to protect civilians amid escalating airstrikes.

UNAMA reported that Pakistan conducted night airstrikes in Nangarhar’s Bahsud and Khogiani districts from 11:15 PM to 1:45 AM on February 21–22, killing 13 civilians and injuring seven.