Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 133 Taliban Amid Border Tensions

On Friday, a significant military escalation occurred as Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan, resulting in the confirmed deaths of 133 Taliban fighters and wounding 200 others. The strikes targeted areas including Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar, as reported by Pakistani government spokesman Mosharraf Zaidi.

The conflict intensified after clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, with Pakistan accusing Afghan Taliban militia of initiating unprovoked fire. In retaliation, Pakistani forces launched strikes against what they claimed were militant hideouts.

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid countered by claiming that their forces had captured and destroyed several Pakistani outposts, resulting in numerous troop casualties, although these claims remain unverified. The situation has drawn international concern, with China urging dialogue and a ceasefire to de-escalate tensions.

The ongoing conflict highlights the long-standing border disputes and the complexities of military engagements between the two nations.