Explosions in Kabul, Bombing of Military Bases... Pakistan's Airstrikes in Several Cities of Afghanistan
Pakistan has launched airstrikes in multiple cities of Afghanistan, reportedly targeting military locations of the Afghan Taliban.
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in various cities of Afghanistan, including Kabul, just hours after reports of explosions in the Afghan capital. The Pakistani Information Minister confirmed these strikes, asserting that they targeted military installations belonging to the Taliban government. Zabiullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the Taliban, accused Pakistan of attacking areas in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia and criticized the Pakistani military's actions while noting that there were no immediate reports of casualties.
On the morning of the attack, residents of Kabul reported hearing several explosions and aircraft in the sky. However, there was initially no confirmation of casualties or the exact locations targeted by the strikes. These events followed a statement from the Afghan government indicating that it had launched counter-border attacks against Pakistan in retaliation for previous airstrikes by the Pakistani military in Afghan border regions, which had also resulted in fatalities according to Afghan reports.
This escalation in military action highlights the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly regarding border security and military engagements. The situation remains dynamic, and further developments may arise as both sides respond to these attacks, raising concerns over the humanitarian impact on civilians caught in the crossfire.