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Pakistan Declares 'Open War'

Pakistan has launched devastating airstrikes on major Afghan cities, including Kabul, with its defense minister declaring "open war" amidst escalating border tensions. This dramatic escalation follows a cycle of tit-for-tat attacks, where Afghan forces retaliated against Pakistani border troops after earlier Pakistani airstrikes, with both nations claiming significant casualties.

Pakistan Declares 'Open War'
  • According to RNZ, Pakistan launched airstrikes on major cities in Afghanistan, including Kabul.
  • RNZ reported that Pakistan's defense minister declared an "open war" on Afghanistan following months of escalating tit-for-tat clashes.
  • This military action by Pakistan came after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops, as stated by RNZ.
  • RNZ noted that the Afghan attack was in retaliation for earlier Pakistani airstrikes.
  • Both sides claim to have inflicted significant casualties in the ongoing border violence, according to RNZ.
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