At least 30 civilians, including women and children, were killed in a series of airstrikes conducted by the Pakistan Air Force in Tirah Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Monday.
The operation reportedly targeted Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, a region long plagued by militant activity.
Footage circulating on social media shows scenes of devastation, with injured residents receiving aid on makeshift beds and local communities assessing the damage. Authorities have confirmed the death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue.
While the strikes were aimed at neutralizing militant threats, the high civilian toll has triggered widespread condemnation.
Officials have yet to release a detailed account of the operation, and investigations into its impact on local populations are ongoing.
Tirah Valley, nestled between the Khyber Pass and Khanki Valley, has historically been a flashpoint for insurgent activity.
The latest incident underscores the fragile security dynamics in the region and raises pressing questions about the proportionality and precision of counterterrorism operations.
