Taliban Accuses Pakistan of Targeting Civilian Homes in Airstrikes, Citing Casualties
Summary
The Taliban government in Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of airstrikes targeting civilian homes in Kabul and Kandahar, causing at least four deaths, amid escalating military tensions.
Key Points
- The Taliban-led government alleges Pakistan targeted civilian homes in Kabul and Kandahar through overnight airstrikes, resulting in at least four civilian deaths.
- Pakistani aircraft reportedly struck a fuel depot of the private airline Kam Air near Kandahar airport, which also serves UN flights.
- Military tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated since late February with both sides targeting each other's military posts.
- Diplomatic efforts, including visits by China's envoy and talks on security challenges, have yet to halt the growing conflict and recent ceasefire agreements have collapsed.
