Summary
Pakistan and Afghanistan have engaged in cross-border attacks, escalating tensions into what Pakistan's defense minister calls an "open war." Afghanistan attacked Pakistan, claiming it was in response to earlier Pakistani airstrikes. In turn, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Kabul and other Afghan regions.
Key Facts
- Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged military attacks across the border.
- Pakistan's defense minister stated the countries are in "open war."
- Afghanistan attacked Pakistan, saying it was revenge for Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan areas.
- Pakistan responded with airstrikes targeting military sites in Kabul and other provinces.
- Afghan government spokesman claimed the attacks sent a message of retaliation against Pakistan.
- The statement from Afghanistan emphasized that they would react to hostile actions from Pakistan.
