Afghanistan Claims Attack by Pakistan, 4 Dead and 70 Injured

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Kabul, April 27 (Reporter Zhang Yibin, Xu Shuao) - Afghan government deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitratz said on social media on the 27th that Pakistan launched mortar and rocket attacks on Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province that day, resulting in 4 deaths and 70 injuries.

A statement from Kunar province indicated that the injured have been sent to nearby medical facilities, and the local security situation remains tense.

According to Afghan Dawn News, the Spin Boldak area in Kandahar province, which borders Pakistan, also came under shelling.

Classification
Region
South Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Artillery Fire
SALUTE Report
Size
4 dead, 70 injured
Activity
Artillery attack
Location
Kunar Province · Kandahar Province · Afghanistan
Unit
Pakistani Armed Forces
Time
April 27, 2023
Equipment
mortarsrockets
Summary

On April 27, 2023, Pakistani Armed Forces launched an artillery attack using mortars and rockets on Kunar Province, Afghanistan, resulting in 4 deaths and 70 injuries. The injured were taken to local medical facilities, and the security situation in the region remains tense. Additionally, the Spinghar District in Kandahar Province was also shelled.

Key Facts
  • Pakistan conducted an artillery attack on Afghanistan's Kunar Province.
  • The attack resulted in 4 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • Injured individuals were transported to nearby medical facilities.
  • The security situation in the area remains tense.
  • Kandahar Province also experienced shelling from Pakistan.