02/21/2026
Baathan Times | Breaking News
Pakistani Airstrikes Reportedly Hit Khogyani District After Paktika Bombardment
According to informed sources, Pakistani fighter jets have carried out airstrikes in the Khogyani district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. The reported strikes come shortly after earlier bombardments in Paktika province. Afghan media outlet Shamshad News has also reported on the development.
As of now, no confirmed official details regarding casualties or damage have been released from the earlier strikes. Local authorities and eyewitness accounts are still being awaited to provide a clearer picture of the situation.
Civilian Casualties Reported in Behsud
In a significant development, local sources told Shamshad News that at least 10 civilians were killed following Pakistani military strikes in the Gard-e-Kas area of Behsud district, Nangarhar province.
Residents say Pakistani forces targeted the village, resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians. Search and rescue operations are currently ongoing in the area to locate additional survivors and assess the full extent of the damage.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
Security observers note that the border region remains highly sensitive amid ongoing tensions. Defense analysts warn that if confirmed, the latest airstrikes could further escalate tensions in the region, particularly at a time when the Pakistan–Afghanistan border situation is already considered fragile.