Pakistan has executed airstrikes across several cities in Afghanistan. Mere hours after reports of explosions in Kabul, Pakistan's information minister announced airstrikes targeting Afghan Taliban military installations in various cities.
President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan stated, "Pakistan will not compromise on peace and regional unity. Our military's response is robust and decisive. Those mistaking our pursuit of peace as weakness will receive a stern rebuke, leaving no room for escape."
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Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid accused Pakistan of attacks on Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia.
Where Did the Airstrikes Occur?
State broadcaster PTV News reported that the Pakistani military carried out airstrikes, targeting crucial Taliban military bases in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia.
The broadcaster highlighted the destruction of two brigade headquarters in Kabul, while in Kandahar, a corps headquarters and a brigade headquarters were demolished.
In Kandahar, a munitions depot and logistics base were also destroyed, with a corps headquarters in Paktia damaged as well.
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'Cowardly Pakistani Army...'
Mujahid stated on social media, “The cowardly Pakistani army executed airstrikes in parts of Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties.”
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The Associated Press noted the sound of three explosions and aircraft in the Afghan capital early Friday morning. Immediate confirmation of casualties or target locations was unavailable.
'We Will Respond Bravely to Attacks...'
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai posted on social media, "Once again, Pakistani aircraft bombed Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. Afghans will defend their beloved homeland with unity and courage. Pakistan cannot escape violence and bombing. These issues are self-created and require a policy shift towards respectful neighborly relations with Afghanistan."
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The airstrikes followed Afghanistan’s statement of retaliatory cross-border attacks against Pakistan after last Sunday's Pakistani airstrike on Afghan border areas. The Afghan government claimed these counterattacks resulted in 55 Pakistani soldiers killed and the capture of 19 Pakistani outposts.
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Statements Issued from Both Sides...
The Afghan defense ministry reported counteractions along the disputed Durand Line in several provinces, claiming Afghan forces captured more than a dozen Pakistani army posts.
Pakistan dismissed these claims, labeling Afghanistan’s actions as unprovoked. Islamabad previously stated its operations targeted terrorist sites along the border.
The 2,611-kilometer-long Durand Line remains a contentious border unrecognized officially by Afghanistan, serving as a longstanding point of friction between the neighbors. Recent tensions have resulted in differing casualty figures from both sides. The situation remains unstable and independently verified details of damages from either party are not available.
