New Delhi: A fierce war has broken out between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with both sides carrying out major attacks. On Friday night, the Pakistani army carried out ambushes and airstrikes in the Afghan capital, Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. The Taliban launched a large-scale offensive that night.
This operation included attacks on several Pakistani border posts. Furthermore, Afghanistan shot down Pakistani fighter jets. Pakistan, calling it a planned attack, has warned of immediate action.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari stated that he will not compromise on the unity and peace of his country’s region. Meanwhile, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has warned of atrong retaliation.
Afghan Defence Ministry reports
The Afghan Defence Ministry stated that on the intervening night of February 26, Pakistani forces carried out attacks in Afghan territory that killed women and children. According to the Afghan Ministry, Afghan forces retaliated by pushing back Pakistani troops in Paktika, Paktia, Khost, Nangarhar, Kunar, and Nuristan provinces.
In this fighting, two military bases and 19 posts were captured, and Pakistani troops were driven out of four posts. The ongoing war between the two countries is also raising concerns among the global community. So far, no middle ground appears to be found between the two countries.
Claim of downing Pakistani aircraft
Afghanistan has claimed to have shot down a Pakistani fighter jet that had entered its territory. Security sources told local media TOLOnews that Afghan security forces shot down a Pakistani aircraft that was attempting to intrude into Afghan airspace.
Pakistani Home Minister Makes Major Claim
Pakistan’s Home Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, stated that the airstrikes in Afghanistan during the conflict with Afghanistan have been met with a befitting response. This statement comes amid bombings and gunfire in major cities like Kabul and Kandahar. Naqvi stated that the Pakistani armed forces have responded appropriately to the open aggression of the Afghan Taliban.
