Pakistani Military Attacks Civilians in Shkin District, Paktika

Pakistani forces targeted the Surdag area in the Shkin district of Paktika province with heavy artillery fire around 3 p.m. today. The attack resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to two children.

According to a reporter from Bakhtar Agency in the province, this act by Pakistani forces caused casualties among local residents.

The assault on residential areas in border regions constitutes a blatant violation of civilians’ rights and poses a serious threat to the security of the people, leading to dire humanitarian consequences.

Paktika province, located in southeastern Afghanistan, shares a long border with Pakistan that has frequently been the site of tensions and military clashes. Human rights organizations have repeatedly warned about the increasing violence in these areas.