The Defense Ministry in Kabul says “various civilian areas” were targeted in an attack that left at least 18 dead
Afghanistan has threatened retaliation after Pakistani airstrikes on its territory reportedly killed at least 18 people and left several others injured.
The attack was carried out overnight on Saturday in the eastern provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika. According to Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry, “various civilian areas” were hit, including a religious school and residential homes. At least 18 people, including women and children, were reportedly killed, and several others injured.
The ministry said the attack constitutes “a breach of international law and the principles of good neighborliness.”
“We hold the Pakistani military responsible for targeting civilians and religious sites,” it said in a statement. “We will respond to these attacks in due course with a measured and appropriate response.”
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