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Pakistan airstrikes leave homes in ruins in Afghanistan

Euronews World · 2026-06-29

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• What happened: Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktia province, resulting in the destruction of homes and reports of at least 36 civilian deaths and over 160 injuries, according to Afghan officials. • Why it matters: The airstrikes have escalated tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Afghan authorities condemning the attacks and warning of potential retaliation. • What to watch next: Monitor the responses from both governments and any developments in the ongoing conflict, as well as humanitarian efforts for the affected civilians.

No Comment Video. Pakistan airstrikes leave homes in ruins in Afghanistan Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 29/06/2026 - 19:01 GMT+2 Villagers inspect destroyed homes in Afghanistan's Paktia province after overnight airstrikes, as Afghan and Pakistani officials give differing accounts. Destroyed homes in Afghanistan's Paktia province are seen after overnight airstrikes that Afghan officials say were carried out by Pakistan. Smoke rises from the rubble as villagers search damaged buildings and recover belongings. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Residents gather around collapsed homes while rescue efforts continue. Afghan officials say at least 36 civilians were killed and more than 160 injured in strikes across three eastern provinces. Pakistan says its forces targeted militant hideouts near the border in response to recent attacks inside the country, adding that dozens of militants were killed. The strikes have further heightened tensions between the neighbouring countries, with Afghan authorities condemning the operation and warning they will respond. Pakistan Afghanistan Airstrike Top stories Now playing Next Pakistan airstrikes leave homes in ruins in Afghanistan Now playing Next Thousands of migrants queue for repatriation in South African camps Now playing Next Aerial images reveal scale of destruction after Venezuela earthquakes Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 29th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Australian charged with murder after Thai teen's body found in suitcase Now playing Next Morocco fans light up Monterrey before Netherlands knockout clash Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 29th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Another heat record broken in Germany Now playing Next Putin admits oil deficit amid Ukrainian strikes on refineries Now playing Next Heatwave: Which European countries are running out of water? Now playing Next Swiss glaciers melting rapidly in June as Europe faces extreme heat Now playing Next Iran and Oman hold first Hormuz talks as US-Iran deal stays on edge Now playing Next McKinsey's Kelsey Robinson on why AI is creating more anxiety than impact in marketing Now playing Next 'Extremely unusual' heat with 'no end' in sight, says Copernicus director Now playing Next AC should be prioritised for the elderly and vulnerable, expert says Now playing Next Burnham vows to 'rewire Britain' with devolution push and 'No. 10 North' in Manchester ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Heatwave: Berlin police use water cannon to cool Bruno Mars fans No Comment Watch: Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris No Comment Brussels marks 250th anniversary of US independence with concerts, fireworks and drone show No Comment Algerians celebrate as dramatic draw seals World Cup knockout spot Art ‘Frida: The Making of an Icon’: Inside Tate Modern’s highest pre-selling show Europe News At least six people killed in shooting in northern Germany, police say Tech News Fines doubled as teens outsmart Australia's world-first social media ban The Cube Starmer resigns: Which European country has the highest turnover of leaders? Europe Today No Iran-US escalation boosts hopes for diplomacy, analyst says Europe News US marks 250th anniversary in Brussels with messages of transatlantic solidarity Europe in Motion Heatwave: Which European countries are running out of water? Australia Australia and Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today Europe Today: Trump's tariff threat, Iran talks and Europe's heatwave Europe News Putin admits oil deficit and adjusted fuel plans amid Ukrainian strikes on refineries Ecotech ‘Even a five-year-old can do it’: Collecting river water samples helps map life on 10% of Earth The Big Question The Big Question: What's stopping Europeans making the most of their money? Iran Iran and Oman hold first Hormuz talks as US-Iran deal stays on edge Europe News Stars, Stripes, VIPs and Protests: Brussels hosts US Independence bash Venezuela Joy as man pulled from rubble three days after Venezuela quake Earth News Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate in June as Europe faces extreme heat ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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