Afghanistan Says Pakistan Forces Shelled Civilian Regions Along Border
Allegations of shelling intensify tensions along Afghanistan-Pakistan border regions.
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan’s military of shelling civilian areas in eastern Kunar province, with officials reporting casualties including women and children amid escalating cross-border hostilities. According to Afghan authorities, artillery and mortar fire struck the outskirts of Asadabad, killing at least one person and injuring more than a dozen others, most of them civilians. Officials said the shelling hit residential zones, raising concerns about the safety of communities living along the volatile border.
The latest incident is part of a broader surge in violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which has intensified since February. Afghan officials claim repeated cross-border attacks — including shelling and airstrikes — have targeted civilian infrastructure, while Pakistan maintains that its operations are aimed at militant hideouts.
Islamabad has consistently accused Kabul of providing safe haven to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it says is responsible for attacks inside Pakistan. The Afghan Taliban government has denied these allegations, insisting it does not allow its territory to be used for cross-border militancy.
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The conflict has seen both sides exchange heavy fire, with reports of retaliatory strikes and military operations along the border. Previous incidents have included deadly airstrikes and shelling that Afghan officials say have caused significant civilian casualties, though Pakistan disputes these claims and says it targets only militant infrastructure.
A brief ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr had temporarily reduced tensions, but fighting resumed soon after, underscoring the fragility of diplomatic efforts. Regional and international actors have urged restraint, warning that continued escalation could destabilise an already volatile region.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides on high alert and border communities bearing the brunt of the violence. Analysts say unless sustained diplomatic engagement resumes, the risk of prolonged conflict — and further civilian harm — is likely to remain high.
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