Sources: One civilian killed in overnight Pakistani shelling on Spin Boldak
The shelling reportedly occurred after the Taliban and Pakistani authorities had announced a 48-hour cease-fire.
The shelling reportedly occurred after the Taliban and Pakistani authorities had announced a 48-hour cease-fire.
The resident said the video was recorded around 9:15 p.m. local time and appeared to show jets patrolling the skies.
At least 10 of the wounded are in critical condition, the organization said.
“UNAMA calls on all parties for an immediate end to hostilities to protect civilians and prevent further loss of life,”.
Sources have confirmed airstrikes by Pakistani forces in Spin Boldak district, Kandahar, province on Wednesday.
Witnesses reported seeing warplanes over the district that carried out several airstrikes before leaving the area.
Pakistani media reported that the ceasefire has taken place at the request of Taliban.
Residents of Terwo district, previously considered relatively secure, said it has now turned into a frontline in the intensifying border.
Both journalists were affiliated with the Taliban-controlled state broadcaster.
The fighting erupted in the Qamaruddin Gate and Khan Mohammad Gate areas of Terwo district and was ongoing as of.