Islamabad, Pakistan — At least 23 people have been killed in a suspected military air raid on a remote border region of Pakistan, local officials confirmed on Saturday. The strike, which reportedly targeted militant hideouts, left several others injured and caused widespread fear among residents.
According to initial reports, the attack occurred near the border areas adjoining Afghanistan, a region that has long been a hotspot for militant activity. While authorities have not released an official statement, sources suggest the raid was part of ongoing counterterrorism operations aimed at dismantling armed groups operating in the region.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of devastation, with homes damaged and families fleeing the area in panic. Rescue teams have been dispatched, but officials warned the death toll could rise as more bodies are recovered from the rubble.
The incident is likely to heighten tensions in the border region, where military operations and militant violence have displaced thousands over the years. Human rights groups have also raised concerns about civilian casualties in such strikes, urging authorities to ensure transparency and accountability.
The government has yet to comment on the raid, and it remains unclear which group was being targeted.
