Published • loading... • Updated
Pakistan says it struck 10 sites in Afghanistan after accusing Kabul of drone attacks
- On Monday, Pakistan conducted airstrikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan that officials claimed were used to launch drone attacks against Pakistan, marking a sharp escalation between the neighbors.
- The military action followed a foiled cross-border infiltration attempt after which Afghan Taliban forces fired eight drones toward Kohat and Torkham, then shelled Pakistani border posts.
- Pakistan's Information Ministry reported 28 militants died in the airstrikes, while Afghan authorities stated at least three civilians were killed and four wounded; the U.N. mission in Afghanistan confirmed the civilian toll.
- Recent violence preceded the strikes: a suicide bombing in Kohat killed at least 21 people, and a shootout in Hangu killed six security personnel, incidents Pakistani authorities attributed to the Pakistani Taliban.
- The escalation threatens mediation efforts by China, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid denied his forces carried out any attacks against Pakistan.
Insights by Ground AI
161 Articles
161 Articles
The announcement came a day after Pakistan accused the Afghan Taliban forces of launching eight rudimentary drones against the city of Kohat in the northwest and the border city of Torkham.
·Lisboa, Portugal
Read Full Article
Pakistani authorities said they attacked ten sites in Afghanistan early this morning, which they claim were used for drone attacks on Pakistan a day earlier, in a sharp escalation of the recent conflict that threatens efforts at international mediation.
·Belgrade, Serbia
Read Full Article
Pakistan struck sites in Afghanistan in response to recent drone intrusion: Minister
Pakistan Information Minister Atauallah Tarar said the strikes were “deliberate, precise, calibrated, and proportionate, and strictly limited to identified military objectives directly linked to the attempted attacks against Pakistan”
·Chennai, India
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources161
Leaning Left28Leaning Right25Center27Last UpdatedBias Distribution35% Left
Bias Distribution
- 35% of the sources lean Left
35% Left
L 35%
C 34%
R 31%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
