142 civilians suffer casualties in Lashkargah, Kandahar cities fighting

KABUL (Pajhwok): Fifteen civilians were killed and 127 others injured as a result of ongoing fire-fight in Lashkargah City and Kandahar City in the past three days, The UN Assistant Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Tuesday.

“Civilians are bearing the brunt as fighting enters #Afghanistan’s cities. At least 10 civilians killed, 85 wounded in #Lashkagah & at least 5 killed, 42 wounded in #Kandahar in last 3 days alone. Thousands displaced. Likely many more. Population living in fear,” the UN body tweeted.

“Taliban ground offensive & ANA airstrikes causing most harm. Deep concerns about indiscriminate shooting, & damage to/occupation of health facilities & civilian homes. Parties must do more to protect civilians or impact will be catastrophic,” warns the UNAMA.

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