Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 46 in Afghanistan: Mostly Women and Children
Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 46 people, predominantly women and children, according to a Taliban official, sparking strong condemnation from the Afghan government. These strikes, targeting a purported insurgent training facility, followed a recent increase in attacks by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) within Pakistan. Afghanistan summoned the Pakistani envoy, protesting the violation of its sovereignty and threatening consequences. While Pakistan hasn’t officially commented on the strikes, its military reported a separate operation killing insurgents within its own territory.
John Q. Hosedrinker