Afghanistan’s Taliban government has responded to Pakistani attacks that killed dozens over the weekend with airstrikes targeting locations within Pakistan. The Afghan Ministry of Defense stated the strikes hit targets in Khyber and Balochistan provinces, reportedly including a complex used by the Islamic State terrorist organization, resulting in injuries. Pakistan’s military confirmed the attacks but has not reported any casualties on their side, claiming to have downed four drones in Balochistan. Pakistan warns that further provocation will be met with a “befitting response,” escalating tensions between the two nations. The countries have a history of armed conflict fueled by Pakistani accusations that Afghanistan harbors terrorists responsible for attacks within Pakistan – claims the Taliban deny. Recent Pakistani strikes within Afghanistan, which Pakistan claims killed 29 militants, are disputed by Afghanistan, who report 36 civilian deaths.