Pakistan has carried out airstrikes against alleged militant hideouts in Afghanistan, targeting locations linked to the Gul Bahadur Group, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and their alleged facilitators, according to Pakistani security sources.
The reported strikes took place across Khost, Kandahar and Paktika provinces, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Islamabad and Kabul over cross-border militancy.In Khost’s Gurbuz district, strikes reportedly targeted camps associated with the Gul Bahadur Group, including the Gulano Camp, as well as locations in Ismailkhelo and Manduzai. Pakistani sources also identified drone launch facilities and the Sahra Bagh compound among the reported targets.
The sites are alleged to have been used for militant activity and the preparation or launching of attacks against Pakistan.In Kandahar, reports identified the Mullah Omar compound, also known as Mullah Serai, as one of the locations targeted. The compound is associated with the Taliban’s leadership and reportedly also serves as the residence of the Kandahar provincial governor.
Multiple alleged militant facilities in Paktika were also reportedly struck.
The developments come amid persistent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over the presence of TTP militants on Afghan soil. Islamabad has repeatedly called on Kabul to prevent Afghan territory from being used for attacks against Pakistan, while Afghan authorities have disputed Pakistani accusations and criticized cross-border military action.
The strikes could further complicate already strained relations between the two neighboring countries, with border security, militant sanctuaries and regional stability remaining key points of contention.
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