Taliban officials say at least four civilians were killed and nine others injured in Pakistani attacks over the past 24 hours in the provinces of Khost, Nuristan, Kunar and Paktika.
Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson for the Taliban, also reported the destruction of civilian homes in the attacks.
Speaking on Monday, March 16, Fitrat said the Pakistani army targeted civilian houses using mortars and artillery.
He added that during overnight attacks in the districts of Sabari, Zazi Maidan and Alisher in Khost province, three children and one woman were killed and nine others were injured.
Fitrat said that in Nari district of Kunar province, a house caught fire after being hit by a mortar shell fired from Pakistan, and that civilian homes were also targeted in the districts of Shkin and Barmal in Paktika province.
The Taliban deputy spokesperson added that Pakistan fired at least 43 mortar rounds into Shkin district of Paktika province, although no casualties were reported there.
