Summary
Pakistan carried out air strikes on areas in Afghanistan, claiming they targeted armed groups responsible for recent suicide bombings in Pakistan. Afghanistan denies allowing these groups to operate from within its borders and reported civilian casualties from the strikes. The tensions between the two countries have increased since the Taliban regained control in Afghanistan in 2021.
Key Facts
- Pakistan launched air strikes in Afghanistan, targeting armed groups it blames for suicide bombings.
- Afghanistan says the strikes killed and injured many civilians, including women and children.
- The attacks occurred in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces.
- Afghan police reported the strikes started at midnight and affected three districts.
- Afghanistan's military plans a response to the Pakistani strikes.
- There have been ongoing disputes between Pakistan and Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in 2021.
- Negotiations, assisted by countries like Qatar and Turkiye, have not led to lasting peace.
- Saudi Arabia helped secure the release of three Pakistani soldiers captured by Afghanistan.
