Pakistan has announced that it carried out air strikes in the southeastern Afghan province of Khost after a series of drone attacks on its territory, according to a statement from the Pakistani government. The strikes were reportedly aimed at targets that were believed to be involved in the drone incidents, which Pakistan has described as a violation of its sovereignty.

The governor’s office in Khost confirmed that the air strikes took place but reported no casualties or significant damage to civilian infrastructure. The Afghan authorities have not released an official statement on the incident, and the region remains a flashpoint for cross‑border security tensions between the two neighboring countries.

Pakistan’s decision to respond with air power follows a history of retaliatory actions against Afghan bases and militant groups that have operated near its border. The drone attacks, which began a few weeks earlier, were part of a broader pattern of incursions that Pakistan has cited as evidence of a need to protect its borders from insurgent activity.

As both sides continue to navigate the delicate balance of security and diplomacy, the international community watches closely. The situation underscores the fragility of the region’s stability and the importance of renewed dialogue to prevent further escalation.