Pakistan’s Armed Forces conducted a series of precision airstrikes during the night of March 17, targeting what officials described as militant infrastructure in Afghanistan’s Kabul and Nangarhar provinces.
According to official statements, the operation focused on locations allegedly used to support armed groups accused of carrying out cross-border attacks against Pakistan. Military authorities stated that the strikes were based on verified intelligence and were executed with a high degree of accuracy to minimize unintended damage.
In Kabul, two sites described as technical support and ammunition storage facilities were struck. Officials reported significant damage to both locations, adding that secondary explosions observed after the strikes indicated the presence of substantial ammunition stockpiles.
In Nangarhar province, four additional sites were targeted. These locations were identified by Pakistani authorities as logistical and operational hubs linked to militant activity. The strikes reportedly resulted in the destruction of associated infrastructure, including equipment and ammunition reserves.
Pakistan’s military said the operation was part of an ongoing effort to counter what it called the use of Afghan territory by armed groups to plan and launch attacks inside Pakistan. The statement emphasized that only specific facilities associated with militant operations were targeted.
Authorities also rejected what they described as “misleading claims” regarding the nature of the strikes, maintaining that the actions were precise and directed solely at security threats.
The operation marks a continuation of Pakistan’s broader counterterrorism strategy, with officials indicating that further actions may be undertaken if deemed necessary to address security concerns.
