The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported a total of 399 civilian casualties in Afghanistan, which includes 57 fatalities and 342 injuries. These incidents occurred as a result of cross-border violence attributed to Pakistani security forces between April 1 and June 30, 2026. The figures were released in a report on July 28, revealing the significant impact on civilians during this period.

Among those affected, the report noted that 40 women were casualties, with six women killed and 34 injured. In addition, 112 children were reported as victims, comprising 26 deaths and 86 injuries. This alarming data highlights the toll of ongoing violence in the region.

The report identifies the primary causes of civilian harm during this timeframe as airstrikes and ground engagements. Specifically, the most severe incident was recorded on June 28, when airstrikes conducted by Pakistani forces led to 28 civilian deaths and 189 injuries.

Details of Noteworthy Incidents

UNAMA’s report details that the airstrikes on June 28 occurred around 11:30 pm in the provinces of Paktya, Paktika, and Kunar. This period also saw significant shelling in Kunar, which resulted in 99 civilian casualties, including eight killed and 91 injured, between April 27 and April 29.

Moreover, the report mentions an increase in casualties caused by unexploded ordnance left in border areas after clashes involving Pakistani security forces and Afghanistan’s de facto authorities. This raises further concerns regarding the ongoing safety of civilian populations in these regions, particularly as remnants of warfare continue to pose dangers.

One such incident on June 8 in Paktika province involved an accidental detonation of unexploded ordnance in Barmal district, leading to seven civilian deaths and six injuries. The casualties included three girls, two boys, and two men, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of such remnants of conflict.

Reactions from Afghan Authorities and International Responses

The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has publicly condemned these strikes, alleging that they targeted civilian areas in Paktika, Paktya, and Kunar on the night of June 28-29. The ministry categorically stated that these actions by the Pakistani military resulted in the deaths of approximately 36 civilians, including women and children, and left 163 others injured.

Afghan officials claimed that an airstrike in the Chamkani district of Paktya specifically struck the home of a civilian. The ministry described these actions as violations of Afghanistan’s territorial integrity and noted that they constituted acts of aggression. Furthermore, they rejected claims from Pakistan suggesting that armed militants were the targets of the strikes, calling these assertions unfounded and propagandistic.

In the wake of these events, India has also voiced strong condemnation of the Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory. An official statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs characterised the strikes as a threat to Afghanistan’s sovereignty and a risk to regional peace and stability. The statement reflected concerns over Pakistan’s ongoing military actions and their implications for broader regional dynamics.

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