IED

IED event in Afghanistan on Mon 21st September 2026

21st September 2026

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On 21 September 2026, Pakistani military forces conducted airstrikes targeting residential homes in the Rukhah and Turkundi areas of Barmal district in Paktika, and Patan village of Nurgal district in Kunar (coded separately). Pakistan's Ministry of Information stated that the strikes targeted Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) bases and hideouts, including a suicide bomber training centre, and that 28 militants were killed. The ministry also stated that weapons and ammunition stored at the sites were destroyed. The Taliban stated that the strikes in Paktika destroyed an empty shop and an abandoned house but caused no casualties. Fatalities unconfirmed with 0 fatalities coded. Total 0 fatalities.

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