The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) launched massive coordinated airstrikes across major Afghan cities, including Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktika.
Pakistan’s military spokesperson reported hitting 22 Afghan military targets, specifically targeting the 313 Brigade, 201 KBW, and 205 Brigade headquarters.
Reports vary wildly, but Pakistani officials claim to have killed 274 Taliban officials and militants. Conversely, the Taliban claims their retaliatory operations have killed dozens of Pakistani soldiers and captured over a dozen border posts.
This marks a historic departure from previous operations. Pakistan is no longer just targeting “proxy militants” like the TTP; they are now striking the Afghan Taliban government’s regular military assets.
​Pakistan conducted precision strikes in Nangarhar and Khost targeting TTP and ISIS-K hideouts.
The Taliban launched a “large-scale offensive” along the Durand Line, claiming to have captured several Pakistani army posts.
Pakistan responded with the “Ghazab Lil-Haq” operation, bombing Kabul and declaring the end of patience.
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that while they are retaliating, they are still open to “dialogue” to resolve the conflict, though ground fighting continues near the Torkham border.
The UN has expressed “deep concern,” and
China has urged both sides to exercise restraint. India has officially condemned the airstrikes on Afghan territory.
While Pakistan claims to target military sites, UNAMA has reported civilian casualties in Nangarhar and Paktika, with residents in Kabul reporting widespread damage in residential areas like Darul Aman.
