Kabul, Aug. 2 -- The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Human Rights Service has documented 399 civilian casualties, including 57 killed and 342 injured, in Afghanistan as a result of cross-border armed violence between April 1 and June 30, 2026, with all casualties attributed to Pakistani security forces.

According to a report released by UNAMA on July 28, the casualties included 40 women, of whom six were killed and 34 injured, and 112 children, including 26 killed and 86 injured.

The report said the leading causes of civilian harm were airstrikes and ground engagement. The largest number of casualties during the period were caused by airstrikes carried out by Pakistani security forces in Paktya, Paktika and Kunar provinces ...