Blasts rock Kabul as Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange strikes
Multiple explosions in Kabul occurred amid escalating military tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Early Friday, multiple explosions were reported in Kabul as military tensions escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Local residents reported hearing at least three blasts that coincided with air activity overhead, indicating increased military engagement in the region. Afghan forces had launched cross-border attacks against Pakistani positions, which has raised concerns about the potential for a larger conflict.
In response to the situation, Pakistan executed airstrikes targeting Taliban facilities within eastern Afghanistan, particularly in Nangarhar province, under a military operation named Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, or 'Wrath of Justice.' Pakistani security sources stated that several significant military installations, including an ammunition depot and battalion positions, were destroyed during these strikes, contributing to the tensions already present on the border.
This series of incidents marks a notable escalation in the already strained relationship between the two neighboring countries, leading to concerns from both local residents and international observers about the possibility of a wider conflict. The situation remains fluid, with authorities in both countries yet to confirm the full extent of the explosions' impacts and any resulting casualties.