Taliban Reports 761 Civilian Deaths Amid Pakistani Military Attacks

The Taliban government has released official statistics revealing that 761 civilians have been killed and over 27,000 families displaced due to recent attacks by the Pakistani military in Afghanistan. This report covers the period from February 22, 2023, to April 2, 2023, highlighting severe damage to civilian infrastructure, mosques, and schools in the border provinces.

Heavy Civilian Casualties and Displacement Waves

According to the official report, the recent assaults have resulted in the death of 761 civilians and injuries to 626 others. The intensity of the conflicts and bombings has led to the complete destruction of 1,140 residential homes, forcing over 27,407 families to flee their homes and seek refuge in safer areas. This large-scale displacement has triggered a new humanitarian crisis in the provinces bordering Pakistan.

Destruction of Religious, Educational, and Health Infrastructure

The infographic released by Kabul indicates that the attacks targeted not only military positions but also severely damaged public infrastructure. The destruction includes 13 schools, 34 mosques, 13 religious schools, and 3 health clinics among the losses sustained in public services. Additionally, 256 shops, 42 vehicles, and 661 livestock, which were the primary sources of income for local communities, were lost in these attacks.

Nearly 15,000 Projectiles Fired into Afghan Territory

An additional section of the report addresses the scale of weaponry used; it states that the Pakistani military has fired a total of 14,973 rockets, mortars, and various artillery shells into Afghanistan during this timeframe. These assaults have targeted the provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar, Paktia, Paktika, Khost, Laghman, Kabul, and Nuristan, significantly challenging the national sovereignty of the country.

Silence from Pakistani Officials Regarding Accusations

Despite the release of these detailed statistics and serious allegations concerning the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, Pakistani political and military officials have yet to respond to this report. The ongoing situation and lack of accountability from the other side have heightened concerns over rising border tensions and the further deterioration of diplomatic relations between Kabul and Islamabad.