Afghanistan Warns of Military Response After Pakistani Strikes

Afghanistan's Defense Ministry has vowed a direct military response to Pakistan. This follows reported Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan on Monday. The Ministry stated the strikes hit provinces in eastern Afghanistan, including Paktika. It called the attacks a clear violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty and international law. Officials accused the Pakistani military of repeated aggression. They also blamed Pakistan's "intelligence failures" for the ongoing security issues along their shared border. The Afghan Taliban government promised its "appropriate and measured response" will be military in nature. The statement signals a significant escalation in tensions between the two neighbors. Pakistan has not yet publicly commented on the reported strikes. The two countries have a long history of accusing each other of harboring militant groups.