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Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7, wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talks
Mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan struck a university and civilian homes in northeastern Afghanistan on April 27, 2026, killing seven people and wounding at least 85, Afghan officials said. Pakistan dismissed the accusation of targeting a university. The strikes are described as the first violent incident since Chinese-mediated peace talks held earlier in April 2026.
Why It Matters
The attack poses a challenge to recent peace efforts and could affect cross-border security dynamics and regional stability.
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April 27, 2026 strikes: Pakistani mortar and missile attack in northeastern Afghanistan
April 27, 2026
Mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan struck a university and civilian homes in northeastern Afghanistan, killing seven people and wounding at least 85, Afghan officials said. Pakistan dismissed the accusation of targeting a university.
April 2026: Chinese-mediated peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan
April 2026
Chinese-mediated peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan were held earlier in April 2026.