Afghanistan Condemns Pakistan After U.N. Reports 10 Civilians Killed in Airstrikes

U.N. confirms 10 civilians, mostly children, killed in Afghan airstrikes. Pakistan denies collateral damage.

October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kabul, Afghanistan — The United Nations mission in Afghanistan confirmed that at least 10 civilians were killed and nine others injured in recent airstrikes, with most victims being children, according to a statement released on social media.

The strikes occurred overnight in the Kunar and Helmand provinces, with Afghan authorities alleging that the attacks targeted civilian homes rather than militant positions. The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan accused Pakistan of launching an unprovoked assault, while Islamabad claimed the operations were aimed at eliminating terrorist strongholds within Afghan territory.

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Pakistan’s Ministry of Information stated that the airstrikes destroyed significant quantities of weapons and ammunition, asserting that they were conducted with strict precautions to avoid harm to non-combatants. However, local residents near the border described the devastation, including the loss of entire families, as the strikes left homes in ruins and communities in shock.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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