"Our patience has run out," Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said at the time. The Taliban government has denied any involvement or the use of Afghan territory for militancy. Since declaring "open war", Pakistan has "targeted Taliban military facilities in Kabul, including ammunition depots, as well as sites in Kandahar, Paktia, and other provinces," notes Pakistan journalist Umair Jamal."
"Civilians on both sides of the border are now having to flee from airstrikes, heavy artillery fire, mortar shelling and gunfire," Turk said in a statement regarding the humanitarian impact of the escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan."
"Khalil Zadran, the spokesman for Kabul police, said four people had been killed and 15 wounded in the bombardment that hit homes in the capital, according to the AFP news agency. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid posted on X that Pakistani strikes also hit the southern province of Kandahar as well as eastern Paktia and Paktika."
Pakistan launched new airstrikes on Afghanistan overnight Thursday to Friday, hitting Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, and Paktika provinces. Four people were killed and 15 wounded in the bombardment. Taliban spokesperson confirmed strikes targeted fuel depots near Kandahar Airport. This escalation follows Pakistan's February 27 declaration of open war against Afghanistan, accusing the Taliban of harboring terrorists. Pakistan's Defense Minister stated patience had run out. The Taliban denies involvement in militancy. Recent strikes mark the first direct attacks on urban centers. Prior to these attacks, both sides had reported reduced military activity along the 2,600-kilometer border. UN Human Rights Chief urged immediate cessation of fighting, citing civilian displacement from airstrikes and artillery fire.
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