Deputy Afghan government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat speaks during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 3, 2026. At least 110 civilians, including 65 women and children, have been killed and 123 others injured in Pakistani airstrikes and mortar shelling across Afghanistan between Feb. 21 and March 2, Hamdullah Fitrat announced on Tuesday. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

KABUL, March 3 (Xinhua) -- At least 110 civilians, including 65 women and children, have been killed and 123 others injured in Pakistani airstrikes and mortar shelling across Afghanistan between Feb. 21 and March 2, deputy Afghan government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat announced on Tuesday.

In addition to the human toll, the conflicts caused significant material damage, with 353 residential houses completely or partially destroyed, one health center damaged, and a school affected, according to the official.

Military tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated in recent days, with several rounds of exchange of fire. ■