Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Pakistani Airstrikes in KP Kill Dozens, Draw International Condemnation
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, the Pakistani Air Force dropped bombs on a village, killing over 30 people, including women and children.
The village of Matre Dara was hit by fighter jets.
Videos show the destruction.
The KP branch of PTI party reported that five houses were destroyed.
Human rights groups and activists condemned the attacks.
They call for international attention to what they describe as a war crime and a campaign against innocent people.
Pakistani Air Force airstrikes in KP killed over 30 people.
Strikes targeted Matre Dara village in Tirah valley.
JF-17 fighter jets dropped bombs on the village.
Local sources and human rights groups are criticizing the attacks.
PTI KP expressed shock and reported extensive damage.
- Who
- Civilians in Matre Dara village
- What
- Killed in airstrikes
- When
- Monday morning
- Where
- Matre Dara village in Tirah valley, KP, Pakistan
- Why
- Unclear; Pakistani Air Force conducted airstrikes
Rights Activists/Critics
Pakistani Authorities
Nature of Attacks
Rights Activists/Critics
Deliberate targeting of civilians, possible war crime.
Pakistani Authorities
No official statement, but attacks were conducted by military.
- Incident
- Pakistani Air Force airstrikes on village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
- Location
- Matre Dara village, Tirah valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Casualties
- Over 30 killed, including women and children
- Weapons
- Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets, LS-6 bombs
- Criticism
- Condemnation from human rights groups and Baloch activists
Sources
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