Pakistani Artillery Attacks Kill Civilians in Khost and Kunar, Reports

Officials in Kabul say artillery attacks by Pakistani forces in eastern Afghanistan’s Khost province have killed four members of a single family, including two children. The incident underscores rising cross-border tensions and the vulnerability of civilians in conflict zones.

Hamdullah Fetrat, deputy spokesperson for the Taliban, said on Thursday, that Pakistani soldiers targeted the Ali sher-Tarizayi district with sustained shelling, resulting in significant civilian casualties and destruction to local homes.

According to the Taliban, a man, a woman, and two children; a boy and a girl were killed during the strike, while three other children were injured in the bombardment, highlighting the severe impact on families.

The Taliban added that the artillery shells struck nomadic Kuchi tents, devastating communities living in temporary shelters and raising concerns about the protection of vulnerable populations amid ongoing cross-border hostilities.

Taliban sources also claimed that Pakistani attacks extended to districts in Kunar province.

Pakistan has not officially commented on these specific incidents, but cross-border shelling has been cited in previous clashes as part of ongoing counterinsurgency operations.

The United Nations reports over 50 civilian casualties from recent attacks, while the Taliban estimates put the number at more than 100, showing a significant discrepancy between international monitoring and the claims by the Afghan authorities.

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