Pakistan launches air strikes in Afghanistan, killing civilians, Taliban says
Also reported by Al Jazeera
Summary
Pakistan launched air strikes on at least 10 locations in Afghanistan, targeting sites it said were used for drone attacks against Pakistan. Afghanistan's Taliban government denied carrying out drone attacks and reported that the Pakistani strikes killed four civilians. Both sides accuse each other of aggression amid rising tensions along their border.Key Facts
- Pakistan struck sites in southern and eastern Afghan provinces, including Kandahar, Paktia, and Khost.
- Pakistan claims the strikes were retaliation for drones and shelling from Afghan Taliban forces targeting Pakistani border posts.
- Afghanistan’s Taliban government denies launching drone attacks and says Pakistani air strikes caused civilian deaths.
- The clashes follow earlier Pakistani strikes that killed militants, according to Pakistani officials.
- Both countries reported attacks on border posts and use of drones and mortars in recent days.
- Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of allowing militant groups to operate inside Afghanistan targeting Pakistan.
- The conflict risks derailing ongoing peace talks mediated by China, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
- The UN confirmed civilian casualties from the attacks and Kabul protested the Pakistani strikes.
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