Over 370 Afghans killed in Pakistan conflict in early 2026, UN reports

At least 372 Afghan civilians were killed and 397 injured in cross-border violence between Taliban forces and the Pakistani military in early 2026, with over half of the fatalities linked to air raids on a Kabul drug rehabilitation facility. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan reported that air strikes accounted for 64% of civilian casualties. While ceasefire talks have reduced incidents, tensions remain high, with ongoing clashes and accusations between the two sides.

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