Survivors in eastern Afghanistan recount deadly nighttime strikes
The attack was one of several that struck Afghanistan’s eastern provinces of Khost, Paktika and Kunar late Monday night.
The attack was one of several that struck Afghanistan’s eastern provinces of Khost, Paktika and Kunar late Monday night.
UNAMA did not assign responsibility for the strikes. But the Taliban blamed Pakistan for the bombings.
In October, eight days of fighting along the Pakistan‑Afghanistan frontier left around 37 dead and more than 400 injured.
Mujahid said four civilians were also wounded in strikes in Kunar and Paktika, where two additional homes were damaged.
“A home of one local resident was hit, nine children lost their lives and the house has been flattened,” Mujahid.
Russia has consistently voiced alarm over the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan and the potential for those groups to.
There was no immediate comment from the Taliban authorities regarding the incident.
“We believe development is only possible in a society where peace and security prevail.” Sharif said.
“These terrorist groups operate with impunity from within Afghanistan, using weapons left behind by US forces," he said.
The incident disrupted the movement of migrants and transport at one of the most critical trade and transit points between.