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conflict-and-security16 days ago•2 min saved

Pakistani Airstrikes Kill Four in Afghanistan, Escalating Border Crisis

Pakistan launched a second wave of airstrikes in Afghanistan within a week, killing at least four civilians in Kandahar, Paktia, and Khost. The Taliban government condemned the attacks as 'reckless' and vowed an 'appropriate response,' while Islamabad insisted the strikes targeted military objectives linked to cross-border drone attacks. This escalation follows a deadly bombing in Pakistan and threatens to collapse recent mediation efforts by China, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

via BBC|

#conflict-and-security #cross-border-strikes #kandahar

international16 days ago•1 min saved

Pakistan Strikes Ten Afghan Sites, Killing Four, as Kabul Vows Retaliation

Pakistan conducted air strikes on ten locations in Afghanistan on Thursday, killing at least four people. The Taliban government in Kabul promised an 'appropriate response' and denied harboring groups that launched drones into Pakistan. The attacks target Kandahar, Paktia, and Khost provinces, escalating tensions between the former allies.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghanistan-pakistan-conflict #cross-border-strikes #drones

world19 days ago•130 min saved

Afghanistan protests Pakistan strikes across border as security tensions surge

Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Pakistan’s envoy in Kabul to protest early-morning strikes in Kunar and Paktika that killed a resident’s family (three dead, four injured) and damaged property, while other hits damaged a shop and an unoccupied house with no casualties. Kabul says the attacks violate Afghan sovereignty, while Pakistan says it targeted militant sanctuaries and accuses the Afghan Taliban government of sheltering militants. The strikes follow a wave of Pakistani violence, including a Kohat mosque bombing and a deadly Hangu gunbattle, with Islamabad urging Kabul to dismantle militant networks linked to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.

via AP News|

#afghanistan #cross-border-strikes #pakistan

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Cross-border strikes in Afghanistan fail to curb Pakistan’s militant attacks, analysts warn

Pakistan says it struck Jamaat-ul-Ahrar hideouts in Afghan provinces after a Karachi attack and has pressed Kabul with demarches, but analysts say the cycle of air strikes, deportations and diplomacy is reactive and failing to curb violence, while civilian casualties fuel a shifting narrative and a more coherent strategy is needed beyond military force.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghanistan #cross-border-strikes #jamaat-ul-ahrar

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Pakistan says 29 militants killed in cross-border strikes with Afghanistan

Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 militants along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border in ground operations and air strikes targeting Pakistan Taliban hideouts, in response to recent attacks including an assault in Karachi. Afghanistan had not commented on the strikes. The clash underscores escalating cross-border hostilities and follows a pattern of retaliatory actions by both sides despite international mediation.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghanistan #cross-border-strikes #karachi-attack

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Afghanistan Launches Cross-Border Offensive After Pakistani Air Strikes

Afghanistan says its forces launched heavy clashes and a large offensive against Pakistani positions along the Durand Line in retaliation for Pakistani air strikes, claiming 10 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 13 outposts captured. Pakistan denies any posts were seized and says it inflicted heavy losses on Afghan forces. The conflicting claims come amid escalated border tensions, with reports of civilian casualties and continued border closures. Both sides accuse the other of violations as cross-border fighting persists.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghanistan-pakistan #border-conflict #cia

world8 months ago•7 min saved

Ukraine Claims Major Blow to Russia's Drone Fleet in Cross-Border Attacks

Ukraine says its forces destroyed about 6,000 FPV drones, plus a Russian UAV depot, a command post, and an ammunition storage site in cross-border strikes into Russia, with additional hits reported near Rostov-on-Don and in Kursk; Kyiv notes that losses are still being assessed.

via Kyiv Post|

#cross-border-strikes #drone-depot #fpv-drones

world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Ukraine's Storm Shadow Missiles Target Russian Command Post

Russia has confirmed that Ukraine used British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles in cross-border strikes, marking the first time these missiles have been fired into Russian territory. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that two missiles were shot down, while local defense forces in the Kursk region claimed 12 were launched, targeting a command center at the Maryino Estate. The missiles, capable of hitting targets up to 250 kilometers away, were initially restricted to use within Ukraine when delivered by the U.K. in May 2023.

via The Moscow Times|

#cross-border-strikes #military-conflict #russia

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Iran-Pakistan Escalation: Implications for Regional Stability"

Iran's recent cross-border missile strikes into Iraq, Syria, and Pakistan have raised concerns of regional escalation and sparked questions about the timing of the attacks amid Israel's war on Gaza. The strikes are seen as a response to perceived threats and a bid to bolster Iran's credibility, but analysts caution against conflating events along the Pakistan border with those in Gaza. Speculation suggests the strikes may have been prearranged and coordinated between Iran and Pakistan, but Pakistan's international position and relationship with India make this unlikely. The attack on a nuclear power is seen as a message to the US and its allies, while also serving internal political purposes for Iran.

via Al Jazeera English|

#cross-border-strikes #international-relations #iran

international-conflict2 years ago•7 min saved

"Escalating Cross-Border Conflict: Russia's Belgorod Under Siege"

Belgorod, a Russian city near the Ukrainian border, has been rattled by unprecedented cross-border strikes, with residents living in a state of shock and anxiety following deadly attacks. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has made the conflict all but inescapable for the city's 350,000 residents, leading to evacuations, extended school holidays, and widespread fear. While some express appreciation for the regional administration's response, many residents are seeking refuge elsewhere, expressing fatigue and a desire for the war to end.

via The Moscow Times|

#belgorod #cross-border-strikes #international-conflict

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

Turkey's Cross-Border Strikes: Retaliation and Escalation

Turkey warns of potential escalation in air strikes on Kurdish targets in Syria and Iraq following a recent attack in Ankara. The Turkish government claims that the attackers entered Turkey from Syria and received training there. Turkey considers all Kurdish facilities in Syria and Iraq as legitimate military targets and has conducted air strikes and raids in response to the attack. The YPG militia, seen as an affiliate of the PKK, has strained ties between Turkey and its Western allies, including the US and France. Iraq has expressed opposition to Turkey's military presence and denounced the recent air strikes.

via Al Jazeera English|

#cross-border-strikes #international-relations #iraq

conflict3 years ago•2 min saved

Escalating Tensions: IDF Strikes Lebanese Targets in Retaliation for Rocket Attacks

Two rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel, prompting cross-border strikes by the Israeli military. The Israeli army reported no incidents within Israeli territory but confirmed an explosion beyond the border fence. Lebanon's state news agency reported that more than 15 projectiles landed on the outskirts of two Lebanese villages in response to the Israeli strike. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to convene the Security Cabinet to address the escalating tensions. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the rocket fire, and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese group, did not comment on the reports.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#conflict #cross-border-strikes #idf