Pakistan Strikes Kabul, Border Areas, Killing Civilians

Pakistani air strikes targeted Afghanistan overnight, hitting Kabul and border provinces. Afghan authorities report at least four deaths in the capital, including women and children, and strikes on a fuel depot. The Taliban government accuses Pakistan’s military of targeting homes in Kabul and Kandahar province, claiming the attacks have been ongoing for a third week. A Pakistani security official confirmed the operation, stating the strikes targeted the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). Dozens of sites across Afghanistan were reportedly struck. Pakistan denies targeting civilians, despite the Taliban’s claims of casualties including women and children. Islamabad has increased these strikes following a rise in militant attacks, a claim the Taliban government disputes.