Summary
Pakistan's defense minister stated that the country is in "open war" with Afghanistan following a series of airstrikes on Afghan cities. These strikes came after the Taliban in Afghanistan launched an offensive against Pakistani military positions near the border. Despite a previous ceasefire agreement, tensions and hostilities have continued between the two nations.
Key Facts
- Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktika in Afghanistan.
- The strikes were in response to what Pakistan called "unprovoked Afghan attacks."
- The Afghan Taliban claimed to launch retaliatory strikes using drones.
- Pakistan's Information Minister stated their military stopped Afghan drones targeting Pakistani locations.
- A fragile ceasefire was agreed upon in October, but no permanent agreement was reached.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan's Taliban government of supporting terrorists against Pakistan.
- Pakistan's Prime Minister emphasized the country's defense capabilities and stated there would be "no compromise" in protecting the country.
- Reports of injuries were claimed by the Taliban after Pakistani rockets allegedly hit a refugee camp in Nangarhar, Afghanistan.
