The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) expressed concern on Friday over the impact of Pakistani strikes inside Afghanistan, highlighting increased fear and psychological trauma among children, according to Tolo News.
Civilian Casualties and Destruction
OCHA emphasized that the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian law must remain top priorities. The attacks, which occurred last week, resulted in 36 deaths, including women and children, and 163 injuries, as reported by Tolo News citing media sources.
On June 29, the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan stated that cross-border military strikes by Pakistan in the eastern provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar caused significant civilian casualties and widespread devastation.
Taliban Spokesperson Details Toll
Hamdullah Fitrat, the Taliban's deputy spokesperson, detailed the civilian toll on social media on Monday. He reported that the attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 36 civilians, including women and children, while 163 others sustained injuries. Three residential houses were completely destroyed.
Fitrat provided a breakdown of the targeted locations. In Mandokhail Village, Chamkani District, Paktia Province, Pakistani fighter jets bombed a civilian residence, killing one elderly man and one child, and injuring other family members. A subsequent strike targeted rescuers at the same location, resulting in the martyrdom of 28 villagers and injuries to 158 others.
Additional Strikes in Paktika and Kunar
Another fatal strike occurred in Walust Village, Giyan District, Paktika Province, where a villager's residence was hit, killing six individuals, most of whom were women and children. A third strike was reported in Barolo Village, Manogai District, Kunar Province. Fitrat stated that while a civilian residence was bombed, no casualties were reported, but the house was completely destroyed, causing significant property damage.
