Pakistan Airstrikes Afghanistan, 15 Killed in the Attack.
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Summary: Pakistan attacks Afghanistan in the Barmal District killing at least 15 people including women and children.
The attack took place yesterday, December 24, in the Barmal district of Afghanistan. A series if Airstrikes by Pakistan killed at least 15 people among which were women and children. The strikes hit a training center as per the reports.
These attacks were made on the suspicion of Pakistan Taliban hideouts, also known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The targets were the seven villages, including Laman, where a family was killed (5 people).
According to locals, Pakistani jets carried out the bombings. The Murg Bazaar village in Barmal was demolished, worsening the already dire humanitarian situation.
The airstrikes have resulted in horrific civilian fatalities and widespread destruction, raising regional tensions. As rehabilitation efforts continue, Khaama Press reports that more investigation is needed to gather information and determine accountability for the attacks.
Following the airstrike on Barmal in Paktika, the Taliban's Ministry of Defence has pledged retaliation. The Ministry declared that protecting their country and sovereignty is their lawful right, and condemned the incident, alleging that "Waziristani refugees" were among those attacked.
While Pakistani officials are yet to confirm the airstrike, security sources close to the military believe it was directed at Taliban hideouts along the border.
This comes amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over Pakistani militants in Afghanistan.
Because of the continued presence of TTP militants in Afghanistan, tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have been rising for a while. The Afghan Taliban insists they have nothing to do with the group, despite Pakistan's accusations that it shelters them.
The situation is still complicated, with both countries battling the emergence of cross-border militancy and tight relations over handling the TTP's growing threat.
