Afghanistan strikes targets in Pakistan, raising cross-border tension
Summary
Afghanistan’s defence ministry said its air force attacked locations in Pakistan that it said were used by armed groups planning attacks against Afghanistan. This strike increases tensions between the two neighboring countries, which have a fragile ceasefire after months of cross-border fighting.Key Facts
- Afghanistan launched air strikes on Thursday night targeting hideouts in Pakistan’s Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.
- The Afghan defence ministry claimed these sites were used by hostile groups and intelligence circles to plan attacks against Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan does not have fighter jets but has several aircraft, helicopters, and drones.
- Pakistan denied Kabul’s report that the strikes took place.
- Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of harboring militant groups that attack Pakistan, especially the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
- The two countries reached a ceasefire in March, but it collapsed after both sides accused the other of violations.
- China has tried to mediate peace talks, but so far without success.
- The United Nations reported at least 372 Afghan civilians killed in cross-border fighting in early 2026.
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