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India condemns Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: India condemns Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan (GS2 · IR, 22 February 2026)

What happened

  • India condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan territory that killed civilians [MEA].

Background

  • MEA reiterated support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity [MEA].

Why it matters

  • Read with India upgrading its Kabul mission in October 2025.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Bilateral relations and effect of policies of other countries on India

  1. As per MEA (2026-02-22): india condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory that killed civilians.
  2. Read with India upgrading its Kabul mission in October 2025.
Quotable data point

India condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory that killed civilians.

MEA: Spokesperson on Pakistan airstrikes, 22 Feb 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: none. · Mains: India-Afghanistan.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

India reacted to strikes by Pakistan on

Answer (b) & explanation

MEA release.

Go deeper

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Official source: MEA: Spokesperson on Pakistan airstrikes, 22 Feb 2026

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