Summary
Pakistan has carried out air strikes on Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, and other cities. This military action is part of escalating hostilities between the two countries, with Pakistan declaring "open war" against Afghanistan's Taliban authorities. The conflict follows attacks on Pakistan's border by Afghan forces.
Key Facts
- Pakistan conducted air strikes in Kabul and other Afghan cities following border attacks by Afghan forces.
- Pakistan's Defense Minister called the military action an "open war" against Afghanistan's Taliban government.
- Air strikes targeted Afghan Taliban forces in Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar provinces.
- Two brigade bases in Afghanistan were reportedly destroyed during the strikes.
- Fighting has been ongoing at the border, with both countries reporting casualties.
- This conflict comes amid rising tensions since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021.
- Gunfire and shelling were reported near the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Pakistan claims to have caused significant casualties among Afghan Taliban forces.
