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The Taliban government initiated large-scale military operations against Pakistan, launching air raids and ground attacks. It stated these actions destroyed seven camps and were a response to Pakistan first bombing Afghan cities. Pakistan's government, however, characterized the Taliban's actions as starting unprovoked firing along the shared border. Concurrently, the United Nations extended the mandate of its team monitoring sanctions against the Taliban, citing regional security concerns.
A major military escalation occurred between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pakistan conducted airstrikes inside Afghanistan, targeting what it described as militant camps in locations including Kabul. Pakistan's defense minister declared the country was in an 'open war' with Afghanistan, following attacks it blames on border-based militants. The Taliban government stated these Pakistani strikes killed civilians, with figures reported from 13 to 19 Afghan deaths, and launched retaliatory attacks on Pakistani military posts. The Taliban described its response as beginning 'large-scale offensive operations,' which included drone strikes. Pakistan claimed its operation, named 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq,' killed scores of Taliban fighters. The United Nations expressed concern over the clashes and urged restraint from both sides.
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Feb 28
Pakistan launches airstrikes inside Afghanistan and declares open war on the Taliban governmentPakistan carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan, including on the capital city of Kabul. The strikes targeted ammunition depots and Taliban headquarters. Pakistan's defense minister described the situation as an 'open war' with Afghanistan's Taliban government. Pakistani officials, including President Zardari and minister Attaullah Tarar, said the military action was in self-defense. They accused the Afghan Taliban of harboring terrorists who have carried out attacks in Pakistan. The Pakistani military said its 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq' killed hundreds of Taliban fighters. The Afghan Taliban said the strikes killed civilians and Afghan forces. They shot down a Pakistani jet and captured its pilot. The United Nations expressed concern about the cross-border clashes and urged restraint. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation were reported to be intensifying.
Feb 28
Afghan Taliban shoots down Pakistani jet, sparking border clashes and retaliatory strikesThe Afghan Taliban shot down a Pakistani military jet near the city of Jalalabad and captured the pilot alive. Pakistan said it was responding to what it called 'unprovoked' fire from the Taliban along their shared border. Both sides launched retaliatory strikes against each other and traded public accusations. Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said 44 Taliban operatives and two Pakistani security personnel were killed in the ongoing border clashes.