On February 21-22, 2026, Pakistani airstrikes targeted areas in eastern Afghanistan, leading to the deaths of at least 13 civilians and injuring seven others, as reported by the United Nations. The airstrikes took place in the Behsud and Khogyani districts of Nangarhar province and were attributed to increasing tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border triggered by a series of suicide bombings in Pakistan. Pakistan's government claimed these strikes were aimed at militant camps responsible for the violence. The escalating conflict follows a history of border clashes and growing hostilities between the two nations. Afghanistan condemned the strikes, asserting they represent a violation of sovereignty and international law, and announced potential retaliatory measures against Pakistan. Furthermore, the strikes directly impacted civilian life, with reports indicating that eight school students were among the casualties, and numerous educational facilities were destroyed. This incident adds complexity to an already fragile ceasefire that has been increasingly strained by cross-border tensions, which have been exacerbated by the ongoing military actions.