The capital city of Kabul was enveloped in the sounds of explosions following alleged airstrikes by Pakistani fighter jets targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) positions. Afghan officials confirmed unusual aerial activity over the city. A statement from Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid noted an explosion and assured that investigations were underway, with no initial reports of damage. There is strong speculation that TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud was the intended target of these strikes and may have been killed. Social media channels, including those perceived as pro-Pakistan, indicated that the Pakistan Air Force conducted a targeted operation against the TTP in Kabul. Eyewitnesses in Kabul described a chaotic night, with heavy explosions in multiple city districts waking residents and reportedly hitting civilian homes. Several locations within Kabul are said to have been struck by aircraft or drones. This development is being viewed as a critical escalation of tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with concerns about potential retaliatory actions being voiced by security analysts. Authorities are currently working to ascertain the full consequences of these aerial incursions.
