Summary
Pakistan conducted air strikes on Afghanistan, reportedly killing and injuring dozens of people, including civilians. Pakistan stated the strikes targeted militant hideouts associated with recent suicide attacks in Pakistan. Afghanistan condemned the strikes, claiming they hit civilian areas, and promised a response.
Key Facts
- Pakistan said it targeted seven alleged militant camps across the Afghanistan border.
- The Taliban reported that the strikes resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children.
- Afghanistan's government condemned the attacks, accusing Pakistan of violating its territory.
- Pakistan claimed the attacks were in response to recent suicide bombings believed to be organized by militants in Afghanistan.
- The strikes hit areas in Afghanistan's Nangarhar and Paktika provinces.
- Tensions have been high despite a ceasefire agreement between the two countries in October.
- Pakistan and Afghanistan share a long mountainous border of approximately 1,600 miles.
- Saudi Arabia recently helped release three Pakistani soldiers who were captured in Kabul.
