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Pakistan Launches Airstrikes on Afghan Cities as Minister Declares ‘Open War’
- On Thursday, Pakistan's military action targeted Kabul and Kandahar, and explosions were reported in Kabul after Islamabad called an 'unprovoked' attack, according to Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
- Tensions have risen in recent months, with officials noting Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of sheltering militants like the TTP and Baloch separatists after deadly suicide blasts, including an IS-K-claimed mosque attack.
- Disputed casualty claims circulated with Hamdullah Fitrat saying `up to 55` Pakistani soldiers were killed and 23 remains returned, while Zaidi reported more than 200 Taliban wounded. Tarar disputed casualties, saying two Pakistani soldiers died.
- Afghanistan's Defense Ministry said operations were under way in five provinces, and land border crossings have been largely shut since the clashes despite talks brokered by Qatar and Turkey.
- Both sides reported cross-border fire on Tuesday without casualties, with Mujahid stating, `In response to the repeated rebellions and insurrections of the Pakistani military, large-scale offensive operations were launched against Pakistani military bases and military installations along the Durand line.
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