Afghanistan-Pakistan border conflict: Afghanistan claimed Thursday night that it was carrying out retaliatory strikes against Pakistan in response to recent Pakistani airstrikes. According to Afghan officials, 15 enemy posts have been captured so far during the operations in the border area.
Afghanistan-Pakistan border conflict: Casualties and prisoners
Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, issued a statement on social media. He said that several Pakistani soldiers were killed during the operation, while some were captured alive.
Afghan retaliatory strike: Operations underway and strategic gains
According to the spokesperson, the operation against the enemy is continuing and strategic gains are being made in the border area. He stated that a total of 15 enemy posts have been captured, and several soldiers have been killed.
Afghan forces capture posts: Use of cutting-edge technology
Afghan side also reported that units equipped with state-of-the-art laser equipment deployed along the Durand Line have also launched operations. The statement said that every enemy activity will be targeted, taking advantage of the darkness of night.
Pakistan’s response
However, there has been no official response from Pakistan to these claims. The situation in the region remains sensitive given the escalating tensions between the two countries.
Afghan-Pakistan military clash: Civilian casualties in airstrikes
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) confirmed that 13 civilians, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes carried out by Pakistani forces in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces.
Local casualties and media reports
Local media quoted UNAMA as saying that 13 Afghan civilians were killed and seven injured in the recent airstrikes. The attacks took place on the night of February 21-22 in Nangarhar’s Behsud and Khogyani districts. A school and a mosque were targeted in Barmal, Paktika, while an airstrike struck a house in Orgun district.
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