Pakistan says it launches air strikes on Afghanistan after drone attacks
Summary
Pakistan said it launched air strikes on 10 spots in Afghanistan to target places storing and launching drones used in attacks on Pakistan. These strikes follow rising tensions and recent deadly attacks blamed on armed groups crossing the border, while Afghanistan’s Taliban government denies involvement.Key Facts
- Pakistan carried out air strikes on Thursday in Khost province, Afghanistan.
- The strikes targeted locations used to store and launch drones involved in cross-border attacks.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of allowing fighters to attack Pakistan from its territory.
- Afghanistan’s Taliban government denies harboring groups that attack Pakistan and says the issue is Pakistan’s internal matter.
- Pakistani officials called the strikes precise and limited to military targets linked to attacks.
- No casualties were reported from the strikes in Khost, according to Afghan officials.
- Recent violence includes a police attack in Pakistan killing at least 21 people, claimed by a Pakistan Taliban faction.
- The conflict threatens peace efforts led by China, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
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