Pakistan says 22 fighters killed in air attacks on Afghanistan hideouts
Pakistan conducted air strikes on two locations in Afghanistan, claiming the air force killed 22 militants in TTP hideouts and safe havens. The Taliban government in Kabul disputes these figures, stating the attacks killed nine civilians, including women and children, in Helmand and Kunar provinces. While Pakistan describes the operations as well-planned and calibrated precision strikes, Kabul has condemned the action as aggression. The European Union has called for restraint and dialogue between the two nations following the reports of civilian deaths.
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- ✓ Pakistan launched air attacks on two locations in Afghanistan targeting armed-group hideouts.
- ✓ Pakistan claims 22 fighters or terrorists were killed in the strikes.
- ✓ Kabul reports that the strikes killed nine people in Kunar and Helmand provinces.
- ✓ The EU urged both sides to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue.
What changed
Pakistan and the Taliban provided conflicting casualty counts following air raids in Kunar and Helmand provinces.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan Dispute Casualties After Air Strikes
Pakistan conducted air strikes on two locations in Afghanistan, claiming the air force killed 22 militants in TTP hideouts and safe havens. The Taliban government in Kabul disputes these figures, stating the attacks killed nine civilians, including women and children, in Helmand and Kunar provinces. While Pakistan describes the operations as well-planned and calibrated precision strikes, Kabul has condemned the action as aggression. The European Union has called for restraint and dialogue between the two nations following the reports of civilian deaths.
Why it matters
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have deepened over cross-border terrorism and the presence of armed groups. The region serves as a strategic gateway between South Asia and Central Asia. These strikes mark an escalation in Pakistan's response to militant activity across its border.
What is confirmed
- Pakistan launched air attacks on two locations in Afghanistan targeting armed-group hideouts.
- Pakistan claims 22 fighters or terrorists were killed in the strikes.
- Kabul reports that the strikes killed nine people in Kunar and Helmand provinces.
- The EU urged both sides to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue.
Still unconfirmed
- The strikes injured 11 people.
- The victims in Kunar and Helmand were specifically women and children.
What to watch next
- Official verification of casualty lists by independent monitors
- Diplomatic responses from the Afghan and Pakistani governments
- Further military movements along the border
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (19)
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- www.pakistan.gov.pk — Government of Pakistan
- Al Jazeera — Pakistan says 22 fighters killed in air attacks on Afghanistan hideouts
- Reuters — Pakistani airstrikes kill 9 in Afghanistan, Taliban say
- The Jerusalem Post — Pakistani strikes kill nine in Afghanistan, Kabul reports
- The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine — Pakistan’s Escalating Response to Cross-Border Terrorism
- AP News — Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 9 civilians, Kabul says; Pakistan says only militants hit
- www.aljazeera.com — Pakistan launches deadly air attacks on Afghanistan
- www.outlookindia.com — Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan, Claims 22 Militants Killed: What We Know
- www.canberratimes.com.au — Pakistani strikes kill nine in Afghanistan, Kabul says | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT
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