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The month was dominated by a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistan conducted airstrikes within Afghanistan, which it stated targeted terrorist infrastructure and operatives. Pakistani officials claimed its "Ghazab Lil Haq" operation killed hundreds of Afghan Taliban fighters and destroyed numerous checkposts. The Afghan Taliban government asserted these strikes resulted in civilian casualties, damaged an airline fuel depot, and accused Pakistan of killing civilians, with reports of at least six deaths. The United Nations reported numerous civilian casualties from the fighting.
In response, the Afghan Taliban launched drone attacks into Pakistan. Pakistani officials described these as rudimentary and stated they injured four people. The Taliban government in Afghanistan also stated its forces opened fire on Pakistani aircraft near Kabul, claiming to have repelled strikes. Pakistan's state media said its military operation would continue until Afghanistan provided guarantees to stop supporting terrorists, with Pakistan's military chief linking peace to the Taliban renouncing such support. The fighting along the border continued for several days with no signs of de-escalation from either side.
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Mar 14 — Mar 19
Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan, targeting terrorist infrastructure and fuel depotsPakistan has launched a series of airstrikes into Afghanistan, including in Kabul and border provinces, as part of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. The strikes targeted terrorist infrastructure and reportedly hit an Afghan fuel depot, according to Taliban sources. This military action represents a significant escalation in cross-border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Mar 13 — Mar 19
Afghan forces fire at Pakistani aircraft over Kabul as border clashes intensifyLoud explosions and gunfire were heard in Kabul after Afghan forces opened fire on Pakistani aircraft. The Taliban government in Afghanistan said it was targeting Pakistani jets and claimed to have repelled strikes. Afghanistan accused Pakistan of carrying out air attacks in Kabul and Kandahar. Pakistan's state media said its military operation would continue until Afghanistan provided guarantees to stop supporting terrorists.
Mar 18 — Mar 24
Mar 14
Pakistan reports major military operation against Afghan TalibanPakistan says its military operation, called Ghazab Lil Haq, has killed over 600 Afghan Taliban fighters and destroyed hundreds of their checkposts. The operation began after Pakistan said it thwarted drone attacks launched by the Afghan Taliban, which injured four people. Pakistan's military chief stated that peace with Afghanistan depends on the Taliban renouncing support for terrorists.