Afghanistan says children among four killed in latest attacks by Pakistan
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Recent Pakistani shelling attacks in eastern Afghanistan have resulted in civilian casualties, including children. On March 16, 2026, officials reported that overnight shelling in Khost province killed three children and one woman. A separate incident in Nuristan province on Sunday resulted in another civilian death. Afghan authorities state that cross-border fighting over the past week has killed at least 18 civilians. The World Food Programme (WFP) has begun mobilizing to provide food assistance to over 20,000 displaced families. Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated in late February, leading to increased cross-border attacks and fighting.
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