Pakistani military claims to have killed over 80 people in airstrikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Source: Global Times
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Military sources from Pakistan stated on the 22nd that the Pakistani military's airstrike on the night of the 21st resulted in the deaths of over 80 terrorists in the border area between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Pakistan Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued a statement on social media early on the 22nd, saying that the Pakistani military conducted airstrikes targeting seven terrorist camps and hideouts in the border area with Afghanistan. The statement noted that this action was taken in light of a series of recent suicide bombings in Pakistan.

Afghan government spokesman Mujahid stated on the 22nd that the Pakistani military once again conducted airstrikes in the border area of Aba, resulting in 18 deaths and 5 injuries. The Afghan Ministry of Defense issued a statement that day strongly condemning Pakistan, stating that the targets of the attack were Afghan civilian sites and religious places.

Classification
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
over 80 terrorists
Activity
airstrike conducted by Pakistani military
Location
Afghanistan-Pakistan border
Unit
Pakistani Armed Forces
Time
night of 21st
Equipment
aircraft
Summary

The Pakistani military conducted an airstrike on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on the night of the 21st, resulting in the deaths of over 80 terrorists. This operation targeted seven terrorist camps and was a response to a series of recent suicide bombings in Pakistan. The Afghan government condemned the airstrike, reporting 18 deaths and 5 injuries among civilians.

Key Facts
  • Pakistani military conducted an airstrike on the night of the 21st.
  • Over 80 terrorists were reported killed in the airstrike.
  • The airstrike targeted seven terrorist camps along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
  • The action was taken in response to recent suicide bombings in Pakistan.
  • The Afghan government condemned the airstrike, reporting civilian casualties.