Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan

Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.

Pakistan's military conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan, targeting camps and hideouts of armed groups responsible for recent attacks, including a deadly suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad. The Afghan Ministry of Defence condemned the strikes, stating they hit a religious school and residential homes, resulting in numerous casualties, including women and children.

Pakistan's armed forces targeted seven terrorist camps and hideouts belonging to the Pakistani Taliban and its affiliates, as well as the Islamic State-Khorasan Province, along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The strikes were in response to recent suicide bombings, including the attack at a Shia mosque in Islamabad that killed at least 31 people and wounded more than 160.

Pakistan's Air Force conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika and Nangarhar provinces, targeting alleged terrorist camps. Islamabad stated the strikes were a response to recent suicide attacks, claiming they were directed by Afghanistan-based leadership. Pakistan reiterated its demand that Afghan territory not be used for terrorism.

A motorcycle rigged with explosives detonated near a police station gate in Bannu district, Pakistan, killing at least two people, including a child, and injuring several others. No group claimed responsibility, but suspicion fell on the Pakistani Taliban (TTP).

Pakistan conducted airstrikes along the Afghan border, targeting alleged militant hideouts. Afghan authorities reported at least 18 civilian deaths, including women and children, and condemned the strikes as a violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty.

A Pakistani security source claimed that airstrikes on Afghanistan killed 'more than 80' militants. The strikes were reportedly in response to suicide bombings in Pakistan. Afghan authorities have not verified the death toll and have previously denied harboring militants.

Pakistan conducted airstrikes targeting militant hideouts along the Afghan border, claiming to have killed at least 70 militants. Afghan officials refuted the claims, stating that civilian areas were struck, resulting in deaths and injuries, including women and children.