Pakistan Airstrikes Kill Four Civilians in Afghanistan; Taliban Vows Response

Pakistan launched airstrikes in Afghanistan on September 24, 2026, resulting in the deaths of four civilians. The attacks targeted areas in Kandahar, Paktia, and Jost, according to reports. Islamabad stated the strikes were aimed at 10 locations associated with drone activity threatening its borders. The Taliban issued a statement promising a response to the airstrikes. The group did not specify the nature of its retaliation, but the attack has intensified tensions in the region. Thairath reported the civilian casualties, while Infobae noted Islamabad's justification for the strikes.