Afghanistan-Pakistan Clashes Continue with Blasts and Air Defence Fire in Kabul

Clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered their fourth day, with blasts and gunfire reported in Kabul. Taliban officials stated Afghan forces targeted Pakistani aircraft over the capital in response to Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan, which Islamabad said targeted militant infrastructure. Both sides report heavy losses, though casualty figures vary and remain unverified. The conflict has raised concerns of a broader war along their 2,600 km border, with regional actors calling for restraint and offering mediation.