Afghan Cricketers Killed: Pakistan carried out air strike in Paktika province of Afghanistan, 8 cricketers died, many injured. Ceasefire was broken, houses and schools destroyed. Afghanistan warned to respond. The unification of TTP groups is increasing the conflict.
Pakistan Airstrike Afghanistan: The recent incidents that have taken place on the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan have taken the tension between the two countries to new heights. On Friday, Pakistan carried out an airstrike in Paktika province of Afghanistan. At least 8 Afghan cricketers were killed and 4 were seriously injured. This attack happened when both the countries had agreed to a ceasefire for 48 hours just a few days ago.
Why was the ceasefire broken?
According to Taliban officials, Pakistan violated the ceasefire and bombed three areas of Paktika. Afghanistan considered it serious and warned that our reply would come soon. These attacks took place near the Durand Line, which is the disputed border between the two countries.
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Houses, markets and schools destroyed
Many houses and markets were also affected in the Pakistani attack. A school in the fourth district of Kabul was also heavily damaged. More than 500 children study in this school. Luckily the students were at home at the time of the attack, so no one died. School official Mohammad Sadiq said, “Today when children and families saw the school, many had tears in their eyes. This is an educational place, not a military base.”
drone attack allegation
The Taliban alleged that Pakistan carried out two drone attacks on Kabul. According to the police, at least 5 people died and dozens were injured in these attacks. According to the UN, this week 37 civilians were killed and 425 injured in 6 provinces of Afghanistan.
Uniting of TTP factions and increasing tension
The two factions of TTP in Afghanistan have united against Pakistan. These groups are showing their strength on the border in collaboration with Taliban. This has further increased border tensions and Pakistan has linked it to a proxy war involving India at the international level.
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Timeline of Pakistan-Taliban war
- 8 October: TTP attacked Pakistani soldiers, 23 soldiers died.
- 9 October: Pakistan attacks in Kabul, targets TTP leader.
- 10 October: Bombing of the market in Paktika.
- 12 October: Afghanistan declared ceasefire, Pakistan continued attacks.
- 15 October: Air strike in Spin Boldak, 15 civilians killed and 100 injured.
- 17 October: 8 cricketers killed, several injured in air strike in Paktika province.
What will be the next step?
Both countries have agreed to extend the ceasefire, but the situation is very tense. Afghanistan has warned of retaliation and Pakistan has threatened military action.