Taliban Threatens Retaliation Following Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan

Taliban officials have issued a stern warning in response to the recent airstrikes by Pakistan in the provinces of Kunar and Paktika, stating that they will retaliate against such aggressions. The attacks have tragically resulted in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to several others.

Taliban Vows to Stand Firm Against Pakistan’s Aggressions as During the War with the U.S.

The acting government officials of the Taliban have reacted strongly to the recent airstrikes carried out by the Pakistani military in Kunar and Paktika provinces, emphasizing that they will not remain silent in the face of any violations of national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Hayatullah Mahajer Farahi, Deputy Minister of Information and Culture, condemned the Pakistani air incursions and stated that they would resist any form of foreign aggression, similar to their twenty-year struggle against the United States.

This official accused Islamabad of creating security challenges and undermining the reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, insisting that Pakistan should refrain from escalating tensions along its border instead of evading its internal issues. He also noted that these bombings will not go unanswered.

Details of the Bombing and Its Victims

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban government, labeled the recent airstrikes by Pakistani forces as a “clear crime” and announced that preparations are underway to mount a proportional response. In this context, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported that the airstrike on Monday morning by Pakistani fighter jets resulted in the deaths of at least three civilians, including a man, a woman, and a child, with four others sustaining injuries.

These statements come amidst ongoing tensions in the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan, particularly regarding violations of sovereignty and border security. Taliban officials have warned that they will take responsibility for any threatening actions from Islamabad and are serious about the response of their forces.