At least 17 people, including 11 children, were killed in an attack by Pakistan on Afghan military targets in response to suicide bombings linked to insurgent groups.
In the early hours of Sunday, the Pakistani military launched attacks on military targets in Afghanistan as retaliation for multiple suicide bombings that they attribute to insurgent groups operating from within Afghan territory. The attacks left at least 17 people dead, including 11 children, and several others injured, according to the Taliban, who govern Afghanistan. The Taliban has vowed to respond at an appropriate time to the attacks.
The strikes occurred in the Behsood district in eastern Afghanistan, amidst growing tensions in the border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Pakistani Ministry of Information stated that the operations were 'targeted attacks based on intelligence information' against seven camps and hideouts belonging to the group Fitna al Khwarij. This information indicates a continued escalation in military confrontations along the border, exacerbating an already delicate regional security environment.
This incident highlights the volatile relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly following recent incidents of violence attributed to cross-border movements of insurgent groups. The Taliban's reaction and potential retaliatory measures could increase instability not only in Afghanistan but also in the broader region, as both nations grapple with the challenge of controlling insurgencies and maintaining peace along their contested border.
