27.02.2026 09:51
The words of a child who lost 17 family members in a Pakistani airstrike, saying "Now my heart has found peace" after the retaliation, highlighted the heavy and traumatic impact of the Pakistan-Afghanistan war on civilians, which began today.
The toll is rising in the war that began today between Pakistan and Afghanistan and quickly escalated into a large-scale conflict. While mutual air and ground operations continue along the border, civilians have also been caught in the crossfire. It has been reported that many civilians lost their lives in the recent airstrikes.
"MY HEART HAS FOUND PEACE NOW"
It was announced that 17 people from the same family lost their lives in one of the recent airstrikes conducted by Pakistan. The words of a child who lost relatives in the attack highlighted the humanitarian aspect of the war. The child, who lost 17 family members, stated after the retaliatory attack on Pakistan, "My heart has found peace now."
WAR DOES NOT ONLY INFLECT WOUNDS ON THE FRONT
The child's words revealed that the war inflicts deep wounds not only on the front lines but also on the most vulnerable segments of society. Experts warn that the continuation of conflicts in this manner could create a new generation of trauma in the region.
In the war that was officially announced to have started today, the parties declared that they have suffered heavy losses on both sides, while bombings and clashes along the border continue. There are concerns about the increasing civilian casualties.