At least four people were killed after Pakistani airstrikes hit parts of Kabul and other areas in Afghanistan, according to Afghan officials. The overnight strikes also injured several people and damaged homes, raising concerns about civilian safety.
Local authorities said explosions were heard in different parts of Kabul, where some houses were reportedly hit during the attack. Officials claimed that the strikes affected residential areas, leading to casualties among civilians.
Apart from Kabul, airstrikes were also reported in provinces close to the Afghanistan–Pakistan border. Afghan authorities said a fuel depot used by a private airline near an airport in Kandahar was also damaged during the strikes.
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan strongly criticised the attacks, calling them a violation of the country’s sovereignty. Officials said targeting civilian areas was unacceptable and demanded an explanation from Pakistan.
Pakistan, however, has maintained that its military operations are aimed at militant groups hiding inside Afghanistan. For months, Islamabad has accused Kabul of allowing armed groups, including members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, to operate from Afghan territory and carry out attacks inside Pakistan.
Tensions between the two neighbouring countries have been growing in recent weeks, with both sides exchanging accusations over cross-border violence. Security analysts say the situation has become increasingly fragile due to the rise in militant activity along the border.
The latest airstrikes have further strained relations between the two countries and raised fears of a possible escalation. Civilians living near the border areas are particularly vulnerable as clashes and military operations continue to affect daily life.
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