Afghanistan and Pakistan Escalate Border Clashes with Cross-Border Attacks and Airstrikes

Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated sharply following Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan cities including Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. In retaliation, Afghan Taliban forces launched large-scale offensive operations along the disputed Durand Line, claiming to have killed dozens of Pakistani soldiers and captured multiple posts. Pakistan responded with Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, conducting airstrikes on Taliban military targets in Afghanistan, claiming over 130 Taliban fighters killed. Both sides reported heavy casualties and destruction, with conflicting claims and no independent verification. The conflict marks a significant deterioration in relations, raising concerns over regional stability.