Pakistan says it struck 10 sites in Afghanistan after accusing Kabul of drone attacks
Pakistan said the strikes hit 10 sites used to launch drone attacks, as tensions with Afghanistan rose after border clashes and infiltration attempts.
- On Monday, Pakistan conducted airstrikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan that officials claimed were used to launch drone attacks against Pakistan, marking a sharp escalation between the neighbors.
- The military action followed a foiled cross-border infiltration attempt after which Afghan Taliban forces fired eight drones toward Kohat and Torkham, then shelled Pakistani border posts.
- Pakistan's Information Ministry reported 28 militants died in the airstrikes, while Afghan authorities stated at least three civilians were killed and four wounded; the U.N. mission in Afghanistan confirmed the civilian toll.
- Recent violence preceded the strikes: a suicide bombing in Kohat killed at least 21 people, and a shootout in Hangu killed six security personnel, incidents Pakistani authorities attributed to the Pakistani Taliban.
- The escalation threatens mediation efforts by China, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid denied his forces carried out any attacks against Pakistan.
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Pakistan says it struck 10 sites in Afghanistan linked to drone incursions
Pakistan conducted aerial and drone strikes on ten sites in Afghanistan associated with drone storage. These strikes were described as proportionate and limited to military objectives. The action followed previous drone attacks launched from Afghan territory targeting Pakistan. Pakistan's air defense systems were successful in neutralizing these threats before reaching their targets. The Information Minister confirmed the operations aimed to enh…
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Pakistan said early Thursday that it had carried out airstrikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan that it said were used to launch drone attacks against Pakistan a day earlier, a sharp escalation in recent fighting between the neighbors that threatens…
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