Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): Authorities in Afghanistan have accused neighbouring Pakistan of carrying out aerial bombardments in several parts of the country, including the capital and the southern province of Kandahar, marking a sharp rise in hostilities between the two nations.
A spokesperson for the ruling Taliban administration claimed that Pakistani aircraft targeted multiple sites during the strikes. Among the locations reportedly hit was a fuel storage facility owned by the Afghan private airline Kam Air situated near Kandahar International Airport.
According to the spokesperson, bombs struck the fuel depot close to the airport complex, though officials have not yet released details about casualties or the extent of the damage.
Reports also suggested explosions were heard in different parts of Kabul and other areas of the country during the operation.
The accusations come at a time when relations between the two countries are already under strain, with frequent tensions reported along their shared border in recent months.
Pakistan’s military has not issued an official response to the claims, and there has been no confirmation from authorities in Islamabad regarding the alleged strikes.
Security analysts say the incident could deepen mistrust between the two neighbours and potentially worsen the fragile situation in the region if the dispute continues to escalate.
