At least 19 people were killed on March 8, 2026, after a mosque in Khost province, eastern Afghanistan, was struck during an attack linked to cross-border tensions involving Pakistan.
Local officials said the strike hit the mosque while people were gathered inside, causing multiple casualties and injuries. Emergency responders rushed to the scene to assist victims and transport the wounded to nearby hospitals. Authorities in Afghanistan condemned the attack and said civilians were among those killed in the strike.
The incident comes amid ongoing security tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, where militant activity and military operations have periodically triggered cross-border clashes. Analysts warn that such incidents risk further escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries.
