Summary
Afghanistan's Taliban leaders expressed willingness to negotiate after Pakistan bombed several Afghan cities, increasing tensions. Pakistan declared "open war" against the Taliban government, with both nations suffering significant losses in the conflict. The violence began after Pakistan accused Afghanistan of harboring fighters and responded with airstrikes.
Key Facts
- Afghanistan's Taliban leaders signaled openness to talks after Pakistan bombed key cities, including Kabul and Kandahar.
- Pakistan's defense minister, Khawaja Asif, declared "open war" with Afghanistan on social media.
- The conflict started after Pakistan accused Afghanistan of sheltering militants and conducted airstrikes on Afghan territory.
- Both countries have faced heavy casualties, with each side reporting significant losses.
- Pakistan said its operations killed at least 274 Afghan fighters, while Afghanistan rejected these numbers as inaccurate.
- The fighting caused substantial civilian casualties, with reports of deaths and injuries on both sides.
- The conflict further strained relations between the two nations, affecting border operations and escalating tensions.
