Pakistan and Afghanistan, who had engaged in large-scale battles last year before agreeing to a ceasefire, have once again found themselves in armed conflict along their border regions just four months later, leading Pakistan to declare the initiation of war. This resurgence of violence appears to be tied to the actions of extremist militant groups operating in the area, prompting calls for a ceasefire from concerned nations. According to reports from AFP and Reuters, the Afghan Ministry of Defense announced that they conducted airstrikes against Pakistan in the border regions across six provinces on the night prior.

In response to the Afghan attacks, Pakistan swiftly mounted military retaliation, resulting in an escalation of clashes between the two nations. The Pakistani military targeted Taliban bases, headquarters, and weapon depots with artillery and attack drones in various border locations. Following these attacks, reports surfaced of multiple explosions being heard in the Afghan capital, Kabul; however, the specifics of the airstrike locations and casualties remain unverified. Videos showing rising thick black smoke and large flames were circulated, with Pakistani authorities claiming that one of the buildings on fire was a Taliban headquarters located in eastern Paktia province.

Pakistan has characterized the ongoing military conflict as effectively a declaration of war, promising strong reprisals in the aftermath of the latest skirmish. On the same day, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif expressed frustration about the situation, stating that hopes for peace in Afghanistan had been dashed since the withdrawal of NATO forces, alleging the Taliban is turning Afghanistan into a stronghold for international terrorism. He noted Pakistan's waning patience, suggesting that a public war had now begun between the two nations, emphasizing the enduring tensions exacerbated by India's involvement with separatist groups operating against Pakistan.