Hundreds of mourners gathered in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday to attend funeral ceremonies for civilians killed in recent Pakistani airstrikes, according to Afghan authorities.
The strikes, which ended nearly a month of relative calm along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, have heightened tensions between the neighboring countries and sparked concern among local communities.
Afghan officials said at least 13 people were killed in the attacks, including 11 children. The victims were reportedly residents of border areas affected by the air raids.
Funeral prayers and burial ceremonies were held amid widespread grief, with family members and local residents paying their respects to those who lost their lives.
Pakistan, however, maintained that its military operation targeted militant hideouts and armed groups believed to be operating near the border. Pakistani authorities said the strikes were aimed at addressing security threats and preventing cross-border attacks.
The incident has renewed concerns over civilian casualties and the growing security challenges along the rugged frontier shared by the two countries.
Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have remained strained in recent years due to border security disputes, militant activity, and accusations from both sides regarding cross-border attacks.
The latest airstrikes and the resulting civilian deaths are expected to further complicate efforts to reduce tensions and improve cooperation between Kabul and Islamabad.
Authorities have not announced any immediate diplomatic breakthrough, while local residents continue to call for measures to prevent further violence and protect civilians living in border regions.
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