The first reaction has come from India’s side after Pakistan entered into Afghanistan and carried out air strike. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned this action of Pakistan on Sunday (22 February). Jaiswal termed the neighboring country’s air strikes on Afghanistan as an attempt to hide domestic failures and give them an external look.
India strongly condemned Pakistan’s action
Responding to media queries, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, ‘India strongly condemns the air strikes carried out by Pakistan in Afghan territory. Pakistan has taken this action when the holy month of Ramzan is going on, during which taking the lives of civilians including women and children is condemnable.
Randhir Jaiswal further said, ‘This is another attempt by Pakistan to externalize its internal failures. India reiterates its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Afghanistan.
Pakistan targeted many targets
According to Afghan news channel Tolo News, Pakistani fighter jets targeted several targets in Khogyani and Gani Khel districts of Nangarhar province and Bermal and Argun districts of Patika province. Let us tell you that this is Pakistan’s fourth air strike in Afghanistan since September last year in 2025. Ceasefire was declared in October 2025 after the mediation of Qatar and Turkey, but even after this Pakistan has attacked twice.
Claim of death of 16 citizens of the same family
Quoting the International Human Rights Foundation, it has been claimed that 16 people of the same family of Behsud district lost their lives in Pakistan’s air attack. A child and an 80-year-old man were also among those who died. However, these claims could not be independently confirmed.
Taliban government warned of a befitting reply
The Taliban government of Afghanistan has expressed strong objection to this action of Pakistan and has warned of giving a necessary and strong reaction when the time comes. A statement issued by the Afghan Defense Ministry said, ‘This attack is a violation of the country’s sovereignty, international law and the principles of good neighborliness.’ Besides, it was also made clear by the ministry that terrorist attacks against Pakistan are not being conducted from the soil of Afghanistan.
