At least 30 civilians including women and children were killed in a Pakistan Air Force Strike on the Tirah Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa early Monday morning. Fighter jets dropped multiple LS 6 bombs on the village of Matre Dara as families slept at night. Local residents and rescue workers described the attack as one of the deadliest incidents in the region in recent months.
The Pakistan Air Force Strike killed at least 30 civilians after fighter jets bombed Matre Dara village at around 2 am. Witnesses said entire homes were destroyed and the area was left in complete chaos as the bombs struck during the night when families were sleeping. Rescue teams described scenes of devastation with people crying for help as rubble covered large parts of the village. Medical staff warned hospitals were running out of supplies as casualties kept pouring in.
Rescue teams worked through the night to recover bodies and aid the injured as the death toll from the Pakistan Air Force Strike in Tirah Valley continues to rise. Officials claimed the strike targeted Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan militants, but residents said bombs hit civilian neighborhoods. Analysts warned the use of precision LS-6 bombs suggests deliberate targeting.Human rights experts raised concerns over violations of humanitarian law and called for independent investigations. Locals demand accountability as repeated strikes leave families dead or displaced.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has long suffered from airstrikes and drone attacks, with civilians bearing the brunt. Amnesty International has repeatedly warned about the growing impact of these operations.
Relocation of Terror Groups
Reports indicate terror groups such as Jaish e Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen have shifted their bases from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This relocation followed India’s Operation Sindoor which earlier this year destroyed several terror hideouts in PoK. Security experts believe the groups moved to exploit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s complex terrain and limited government presence.
The shift has increased military air operations across the province raising concerns of more Pakistan Air Force Strikes hitting civilian neighborhoods.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa saw 605 terror incidents between January and August killing 138 civilians and 79 police. Analysts say rising militancy triggered aggressive operations. Strikes often hit homes killing civilians and leaving communities in fear. Observers warn growing deaths may fuel unrest. Human rights groups condemned the Pakistan Air Force Strike and called for UN investigations. Critics warn silence will encourage repeated attacks.
