Fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan has entered its third week, with both sides reporting airstrikes and military operations along the border.
The Afghan government accused Pakistani aircraft of striking civilian homes in Kabul and other areas, resulting in ‘at least six deaths and more than a dozen injuries.’
Afghan officials also said “fuel depots belonging to the private airline Kam Air near Kandahar were targeted.’
Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said “its air force conducted retaliatory strikes targeting Pakistani military installations in the Kohat district.”
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information rejected these claims, stating that “Afghan allegations were baseless and that only limited drone activity had been intercepted, causing minor injuries.”
The tensions follow claims by Pakistan that Taliban-led Afghanistan harbors militant groups responsible for attacks across the border.
Both countries have accused each other of inflicting losses during the ongoing operations, marking the deadliest clashes along the border in recent years.
International observers have expressed concern over the escalation, noting that “independent verification of casualties and damage is limited. Both nations have called for restraint while military operations continue.”
AP