Summary
Pakistan's military conducted air strikes in Afghanistan, targeting camps linked to recent attacks in Pakistan. The strikes focused on the Pakistan Taliban and an affiliate of the Islamic State, following multiple deadly attacks in Pakistan. Pakistan asserts these groups operate from Afghanistan and seeks action from the Taliban government.
Key Facts
- Pakistan carried out air strikes in Afghanistan against armed groups such as the Pakistan Taliban and Islamic State affiliates.
- The strikes targeted camps in the Paktika and Nangarhar provinces.
- The action followed recent attacks in Pakistan, including a mosque bombing that killed 31 people.
- Pakistan claims the attacks in its territory are organized from Afghanistan.
- The Taliban government in Afghanistan has not commented on the air strikes.
- Pakistan urges the international community to press the Taliban to prevent attacks from Afghan soil.
- Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are tense, with both countries accusing each other of harboring rebel groups.
