politics
February 24, 2026
Afghanistan threatens retaliation over Pakistani airstrikes
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of violating its sovereignty in overnight airstrikes that Islamabad says were aimed at militant hideouts
TL;DR
- Afghanistan threatened retaliation following Pakistani airstrikes that killed at least 18 people, including women and children, in eastern provinces.
- Afghanistan's Defense Ministry called the attack a "breach of international law" and vowed a "measured and appropriate response."
- Pakistan stated the airstrikes were a "retributive response" to recent suicide bombings and targeted "terrorist camps and hideouts" of militant groups.
- Pakistan accused Afghan Taliban authorities of failing to act against militant groups and claimed at least 70 militants were killed.
- Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been high since October, with border clashes and a previous ceasefire that has largely held but left relations strained.
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