Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 22 Sept 

At least 30 civilians, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes by the Pakistani Air Force early on Monday in Matre Dara village, located in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The attacks, which occurred around 2 am, involved the deployment of eight LS-6 bombs, resulting in a significant loss of life.

Local media reported numerous injuries, though the extent of these remains unclear. Distressing images from the scene displayed lifeless bodies, including those of children, amidst the rubble, as rescue teams searched for survivors, raising fears that the death toll may increase.

Amnesty International recently condemned the recurrent drone strikes in the region, stating that these operations reflect a troubling disregard for civilian safety.

"Pakistani authorities have failed to take action to protect the lives and property of civilians," remarked Isabelle Lassee, Deputy Regional Director for South Asia at Amnesty International.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed 605 terror incidents from January to August this year, claiming at least 138 civilian lives and 79 police personnel.

Terrorist groups, such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen, are reportedly establishing new bases in the province following Operation Sindoor.