Key facts
- Pakistani airstrikes occurred in three eastern Afghan provinces.
- 36 civilians were killed in the airstrikes.
- 163 civilians were wounded in the airstrikes.
- Afghan officials reported the casualty figures.
- Pakistan stated the operations targeted terrorist hideouts.
- The targeted hideouts were believed responsible for a recent deadly attack in Karachi.
- The strikes have heightened tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in three eastern Afghan provinces, causing significant civilian casualties. Afghan officials report that 36 civilians were killed and 163 others were wounded in the operations. Pakistan's military stated that the airstrikes targeted hideouts of terrorists responsible for a recent deadly attack in Karachi. The operations have led to increased tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Afghan authorities condemning the strikes as a violation of their sovereignty. The exact number of casualties and the extent of the damage are still being assessed, but initial reports indicate a substantial impact on civilian populations in the affected areas. The Pakistani government has not yet issued a formal statement beyond the military's initial claim regarding the targeting of terrorists.