ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has intensified its military response to what officials describe as continued aggression by the Afghan Taliban regime, launching a significant airstrike on the strategically important Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan.
According to security sources, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets targeted key installations at the airbase. The operation reportedly destroyed an aircraft hangar and two major storage warehouses. International media reports, including coverage by global outlets, confirmed that the airbase was struck, with satellite imagery indicating substantial structural damage.
Officials stated that the strikes are part of Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq, an ongoing campaign aimed at countering cross-border threats and militant activities. Authorities described the actions as precise and targeted, focusing on locations allegedly used for hostile operations against Pakistan.
A day prior to the Bagram strike, PAF operations reportedly destroyed an ammunition depot and a drone storage facility in Jalalabad. These actions mark a sharp escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two neighboring countries.
Security sources claim that more than 400 Afghan Taliban fighters have been killed and over 630 injured since the launch of the operation. In total, officials state that 51 sites inside Afghan territory have been targeted through air operations.
Ground operations by the Pakistan Army have also reportedly intensified. Officials claim that 188 Taliban check posts were destroyed, while 31 were taken over during retaliatory actions. Additionally, armored vehicles, artillery units, and military equipment were reportedly eliminated.
The Information Minister stated that the campaign is continuing successfully and emphasized that Pakistan’s actions are aimed at safeguarding national security and preventing further cross-border attacks.
The situation remains highly sensitive, with regional stability and diplomatic efforts likely to play a critical role in the coming days.
