Fresh tensions have erupted between Afghanistan and Pakistan after deadly cross-border strikes were reported in Kunar province.
What happened
- Afghan officials say mortar and missile attacks hit:
- Civilian homes
- Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University in Kunar’s capital, Asadabad
- At least 7 people were killed
- 80+ people injured, including:
- Students
- Women
- Children
- Buildings inside the university and nearby residential areas were damaged
Pakistan’s response
- Pakistan strongly denied the allegations
- Officials called the reports:
- “False”
- “Propaganda”
- Islamabad says its military only targets militant hideouts with precision
Why this is serious
- This is the first major attack since recent peace talks mediated by countries like China
- It threatens a fragile ceasefire reached earlier this month
- The border conflict has already:
- Displaced thousands
- Caused repeated clashes over the past few months
Background of the conflict
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of sheltering militants like Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
- Afghanistan denies this and blames Pakistan for:
- Violating its sovereignty
- Targeting civilians
👉 This blame game has led to repeated cross border strikes since early 2026
Big Picture
- Both sides are giving completely opposite versions
- Civilian casualties are rising
- Peace talks are at risk of collapsing
👉 The situation is now a high risk standoff, and any further escalation could trigger a wider regional conflict.
