Middle East conflict; deaths and injuries following attacks in Afghanistan

Sep 21, 2026

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Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Afghans inspect damage following overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Nurgal district of Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Afghans inspect damage following overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Nurgal district of Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Afghans inspect damage following overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Nurgal district of Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of remnants following overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Nurgal district of Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of remnants following overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Nurgal district of Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Afghans inspect damage following overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Nurgal district of Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Afghans inspect damage following overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Nurgal district of Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Afghans inspect damage following overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Nurgal district of Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the destruction after Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes on eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces, Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Afghans inspect damage following overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Nurgal district of Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx
Pakistan says 37 militants killed, Kabul accuses Islamabad of killing 3 civilians KUNAR, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Afghans inspect damage following overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Nurgal district of Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 21, 2026. Pakistan claimed to have killed 37 militants along its border with Afghanistan, while Kabul accused Islamabad of killing three civilians in overnight airstrikes. Shafiullah Kakar Anadolu Kunar Afghanistan. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxShafiullahxKakarx

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