Afghanistan and Pakistan have seen tensions particularly along their shared border, following airstrikes and retaliatory actions. The conflict starts from accusations of cross-border militant attacks with both countries blaming each other for harboring militant groups.
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Pakistan conducted airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan’s Khost and Paktika provinces, purportedly targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts.
The strikes resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children prompting strong condemnation from the Afghan Taliban government.
Afghan forces retaliated against the airstrikes targeting Pakistani military points along the border. Intermittent firing and mortar shelling were reported along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Reports show civilian casualties in the airstrikes with homes destroyed and families affected. Both sides have suffered losses, including Afghan civilians and Pakistani security forces.
The conflict is by border disputes and accusations of cross-border terrorism. Pakistan alleges that Afghanistan shelters militants responsible for attacks on Pakistani soil, while the Taliban government denies these allegations.
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a major concern for Pakistan with the group reportedly finding sanctuary in Afghanistan.
The resurgence of militant activities particularly in border regions has strained relations between the two countries.
Pakistan vowed retaliation following the killing of seven soldiers in a militant attack in North Waziristan. The airstrikes in Afghanistan indicate a cycle of violence and retaliation between the two nations.
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached a critical point following a series of events, including airstrikes, retaliations, and accusations.
The airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan’s Khost and Paktika provinces have retaliation from Afghan forces leading to cross-border skirmishes and casualties.
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On Monday morning, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Khost and Paktika provinces, claiming to target Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts.
According to Pakistani officials, the strikes resulted in the elimination of eight TTP terrorists, including senior commanders.
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan condemned the airstrikes alleging that they resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians including women and children.
Afghan National Defence Forces retaliated by targeting Pakistani military points along the Durand Line. The retaliation involved heavy weapons, and Afghan forces engaged in intermittent firing into Pakistan along several points of the border.
Reports indicate that multiple mortar shells landed in Pakistani territory. The Taliban government strongly condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes labeling them as reckless and a violation of sovereignty.
The Taliban spokesperson accused Pakistan of targeting civilian homes, resulting in the deaths of women and children.
Pakistan’s retaliation was perceived as an escalation of hostilities, concerns about the consequences of such actions.
Border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been ongoing since the Taliban’s rise to power in 2021. Pakistan has accused militant groups operating from Afghan soil of carrying out attacks on its territory.
The porous border regions have become hotbeds for terrorist activities with militants exploiting the volatile situation to launch attacks on security forces and civilians.
Pakistan’s airstrikes were reportedly in retaliation for the killing of seven soldiers in a militant attack in North Waziristan. The exchange of fire along the border shows a dangerous cycle of violence and retaliation.
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