Mar 13 • 02:07 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Pak Air Force conducts airstrikes in several Afghan cities, attacks fuel depot in Kandahar

The Pakistani Air Force has launched airstrikes in various Afghan cities, escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, particularly targeting a fuel depot in Kandahar.

Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached a peak in the final days of the holy month of Ramadan. Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of breaching its sovereignty by carrying out severe airstrikes across multiple regions including Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, and Paktika. These military actions are seen as a significant escalation in the already strained relations between the two neighbors, reflecting ongoing regional instability.

Pakistani Air Force aircraft targeted a fuel depot belonging to the private airline 'Kam Air' near Kandahar airport, which provides fuel to both commercial airlines and United Nations flights. This airstrike comes at a particularly critical time when a global oil crisis has arisen due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, causing further complications for aircraft operations in the region.

According to statements from Afghan Taliban officials, residential areas were hit by these airstrikes, leading to widespread devastation of homes and loss of civilian lives, including women and children. While some reports indicate that Pakistani planes also bombed empty deserts and uninhabited areas, the primary concern remains the civilian casualties and destruction resulting from these hostilities, raising questions about the humanitarian impact and future implications for Afghanistan's stability and security.

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