A Pakistani fighter jet crashed in Afghanistan, and the pilot was captured by the Taliban.

The Afghan authorities announced that a Pakistani fighter jet crashed, and the pilot ejected before being captured. Islamabad stated that 37 locations in Afghanistan were targeted by airstrikes, in the context of an escalation of violence between the two countries. Iran has offered to facilitate dialogue, and the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, called for de-escalation of the conflict. The U.S. State Department reiterated support for Pakistan's right to defend itself against attacks from Afghan Taliban. Tensions have risen after months of sporadic clashes, with Pakistan accusing Kabul of harboring militants from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group, an accusation denied by the Taliban.

The latest escalation began with a Taliban offensive against Pakistani military posts, in response to previous attacks that resulted in civilian casualties. Previous negotiations, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, did not lead to a lasting agreement, and the Taliban maintain that their territory is not used to threaten other states.