Taliban militants from Afghanistan attacked multiple sites in Pakistan, its neighboring nation. The attack was verified yesterday by Afghanistan’s military department. It took place a few days after Pakistani planes bombarded Afghanistan from the air.
Pakistan was not literally mentioned in the Defense Ministry announcement. However, it claimed that the strikes went beyond the “hypothetical line.” Afghan officials use the phrase to describe a borderline with Pakistan that they have for decades contested.
According to the ministry, “revenge from the southeast corner of the country struck numerous locations beyond the hypothetical line, serving as hubs and hideouts for evil actors and supporters of those who planned and orchestrated assaults in Afghanistan.”
Ministry spokesman stated that they do not view the target as Pakistani territory when questioned if the press release was about Pakistan. As a result, he stated that although he was unable to verify the area, it was located beyond the fictitious boundary. The Durand Line is a boundary that Afghanistan has opposed for centuries. In the 19th century, British colonial officials drew it. Across what is now Afghanistan and Pakistan, it passes through the rugged and frequently anarchic tribal area.
There were no specifics on the areas attacked or the number of fatalities. Requests for response were not promptly responded to by a representative for the Department of Foreign Affairs or the media affairs arm of the Pakistani army.
Following the Pakistani attack, Afghan officials issued a warning on Wednesday that they were going to attack again. They claimed citizens had been killed in the attack. Islamabad claimed to have attacked bordering Islamist terrorists’ hiding places. The connection between the neighbors is already tense. Pakistan claims that a number of militant strikes that have taken place in its nation were initiated from Afghan territory. The Afghan Taliban disputes the accusation.
