US EditionAfghanistan warns of ‘calculated response’ after Pakistan air strikes hit civilian areas
Afghanistan condemns Pakistani airstrikes killing dozens in border provinces, calling them violations of sovereignty and promising a timely, calculated response, the Afghan Defence Ministry said.
- Early Sunday, Pakistan carried out airstrikes on seven camps linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan along the border, while Afghanistan condemned the strikes as a violation of its sovereignty.
- Following recent deadly attacks in border districts, Islamabad cited militant bases across the frontier and said the strikes targeted groups blamed for attacks, including those killing 31 worshippers, Pakistan said.
- The Afghan Defence Ministry argued the strikes reveal Pakistani intelligence failures and condemned attacks on civilian and religious sites as unjustified aggression.
- The Taliban government in Kabul signalled a timely response while cautioning of escalating tensions, warning an appropriate and calculated response would be given at the proper time.
- Following recent months, Pakistan has urged Afghanistan's Taliban government and the international community to prevent Afghan soil being used for attacks, amid repeated border clashes.
23 Articles
23 Articles
Saudi Gazette
AlKhaleej TodayAfghanistan warns of response after reported Pakistani airstrikes
Afghanistan's Defense Ministry condemns reported Pakistani strikes as a violation of sovereignty and vows an appropriate response, as Pakistan cites retaliation against militant camps.
On Sunday, Pakistan reported that it had carried out several air strikes against militants in neighbouring Afghanistan, where, according to local authorities, children were among the dozens killed and injured.
Pakistan stated in a communiqué dated 21 February, but published almost Sunday at the first hour, that it launched air attacks on Afghanistan's targets, reports Reuters, commissioned by Agerpres.
Pakistan confirmed this Sunday that it has carried out a series of bombings against alleged insurgent camps on Afghan territory, in what represents the largest...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
