'Blatant act of aggression': India condemns Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan, says attacks reflect 'pattern of reckless behaviour'

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's cross-border air strikes on Afghanistan, calling them a blatant act of aggression that resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children. In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday, New Delhi said the attacks violated Afghanistan's sovereignty and posed a direct threat to regional peace and stability. The condemnation came after the Taliban-led government in Kabul claimed that at least 36 civilians were killed and 163 others injured in Pakistani strikes across three eastern Afghan provinces.

In its statement, the MEA said India "strongly condemns" Pakistan's air strikes on Afghan territory, which it said had caused the deaths of several civilians, including women and children.

Describing the operation as a blatant act of aggression, India said the strikes undermined Afghanistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity while threatening peace in the wider region.