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Russia Voices "Serious Concern" Over Civilian Deaths in Pakistan-Afghanistan Strikes
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News18•03-10-2026, 23:31
Russia Voices "Serious Concern" Over Civilian Deaths in Pakistan-Afghanistan Strikes
- •Russia expressed serious concern over civilian casualties, including children, from recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Helmand provinces.
- •The Russian Embassy in Kabul highlighted the impact of the ongoing military confrontation between Pakistan and Afghanistan on civilians.
- •Pakistan claimed its October 1 strikes targeted militant camps, killing 22 militants, while Afghan Taliban authorities reported nine civilian deaths and 11 injuries in residential areas.
- •The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) confirmed at least 10 civilian deaths, mostly children, and nine injuries, urging de-escalation and dialogue.
- •The escalation stems from rising tensions over cross-border militancy, with Pakistan accusing the Taliban government of harboring groups like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a charge Kabul denies.
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Russia expressed deep concern following overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Helmand and Kunar provinces that resulted in civilian casualties, including children.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan confirmed that at least 10 civilians, mostly children, were killed and nine others were injured in the strikes.
Pakistan stated that its forces targeted militant camps and hideouts, claiming 22 militants were killed amidst growing tensions over cross-border militancy involving groups like the TTP.
