UNAMA reports 10 civilians killed in Afghanistan airstrikes
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said it had confirmed at least 10 deaths, most involving children, and nine injuries in strikes in Kunar and Helmand.
Event / data period: 2026-10-01
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UNAMA said at least 10 civilians were killed and nine injured in airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar and Helmand provinces on 1 October. The mission said most of those killed were children.
The UN mission said it had documented more than 1,100 civilian deaths and injuries in Afghanistan from cross-border armed violence since the start of 2026. UNAMA’s statement confirms the civilian toll; accounts of responsibility for the strikes differ between the parties.
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| Killed in 1 October strikes | At least 10 civilians; most were children, UNAMA confirmed |
| Injured in 1 October strikes | 9 people, UNAMA confirmed |
| Provinces named | Kunar and Helmand |
| Cross-border violence civilian deaths and injuries in 2026 | More than 1,100 documented by UNAMA |
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