New Delhi, June 30 -- India on Monday condemned Pakistan's air strikes on Afghanistan, which left several civilians dead, calling them a "blatant act of aggression" and a "direct threat" to regional peace and stability.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement said, the air strikes "reflects Pakistan's persistent pattern of reckless behaviour". The MEA further said such acts show Paksitan's "futile attempt to externalise internal failures through desperate acts of violence beyond its borders."

"India strongly condemns Pakistan's air strikes on Afghan territory that have resulted in several civilian casualties, including women and children. This blatant act of aggression by Pakistan is an assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty...