US EditionPakistan Launches Airstrikes on Afghan Cities as Minister Declares ‘Open War’
Pakistan's strikes targeted militants along the disputed Durand Line, escalating conflict that has killed over 70 people since October, officials said.
- 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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The attack represents the largest escalation of the conflict between the two neighbouring countries since the return of the Taliban to power
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