The United Nations has reported that at least 28 people were killed in connection with Pakistan’s air operations into Afghanistan. The UN’s assessment adds to growing international concern about the impact of cross-border military action on people living near the border and in affected provinces.

The UN account comes as tensions continue to rise between Pakistan and Afghanistan, where each side has accused the other of harboring or supporting militant groups. In recent weeks, the fighting has included both airstrikes and ground operations, alongside warnings from the UN about the need to protect civilians and comply with international humanitarian law.

The reported fatalities further intensify scrutiny of the strikes, with calls for de-escalation and for both governments to halt actions that put civilians at risk.