Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan

"Pakistan's military carried out airstrikes targeting what they described as Afghan military facilities in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia provinces, allegedly destroying two brigade bases, but they didn't mention any potential casualties. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to media on the record."

"Afghanistan said its military launched its attack across the border into Pakistan late Thursday in retaliation for deadly Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan border areas Sunday, and claimed to have captured more than a dozen Pakistani army posts."

"U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges both sides to protect civilians as required under international law and 'to continue to seek to resolve any differences through diplomacy,' U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said."

Pakistan launched airstrikes targeting Afghan military facilities across three provinces—Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia—in response to Afghanistan's cross-border attack. Afghan forces had struck Pakistani positions late Thursday in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan border areas the previous Sunday. Pakistan's military claimed to have destroyed two brigade bases, though casualty figures remained unclear. Afghanistan asserted it had captured over a dozen Pakistani army posts during its attack. Pakistan characterized the Afghan assault as unprovoked, while Afghanistan framed its actions as defensive retaliation. The escalation threatens a Qatar-mediated ceasefire between the neighboring nations. The United Nations called on both sides to protect civilians and pursue diplomatic resolution.

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