46 people were killed in the bombing by Pakistan in Afghanistan's Paktika province. Women and children were also among the dead. Afghanistan has called it a barbaric act.

Several areas in Barmal district of Paktika province were targeted late Tuesday night.

A report claims to have destroyed a Taliban training center. Pakistan has not yet officially claimed responsibility for the attacks. Tensions have increased between the two countries since the attack.

The report also said that seven villages were bombed, including Laman, where five members of a family were killed, and Murgh Bazar village was completely destroyed.

Pakistani jets bombed

Local sources claim that Pakistani jets carried out heavy bombing. According to reports, Murgh Bazar village in Barmal was completely destroyed, adding to the existing humanitarian crisis. The airstrikes caused severe civilian casualties and widespread destruction, further escalating tensions in the region.

The airstrikes have worsened the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Afghanistan's caretaker government has condemned it and warned of retaliation.

Taliban vows to respond to the attack 

Rescue operations are underway. Further investigations are underway to confirm details and clarify responsibility for the attacks. Information on the motive behind the attack will be revealed soon, Khaama Press reported.

Taliban Defence Ministry vows to retaliate after airstrikes on Barmal, Paktika.

The ministry said it was their legitimate right to defend their land and sovereignty and condemned the attack, claiming that those targeted included "Waziristani refugees".