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- Feb 28, 2026, 05:21 PMExplosions shook the Afghan capital early in the day, as residents across Kabul reported hearing powerful blasts and seeing thick smoke rising into the sky. The sudden violence created panic in several neighbourhoods, with families seeking shelter amid fears of further strikes.
On Friday, Pakistan launched a large-scale military offensive against neighbouring Afghanistan, targeting multiple cities including Kabul. The operation marked one of the most serious escalations in tensions between the two countries in recent years, significantly straining already fragile relations.
Pakistani airpower reportedly struck key provinces such as Kandahar and Paktia. Military officials in Islamabad described the campaign as focused attacks on Taliban military infrastructure, saying the objective was to neutralise security threats believed to originate from across the border.
Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, declared on social media that the situation had entered what he called an "open war" between Islamabad and Afghanistan's Taliban-led government. His remarks reflected the depth of the diplomatic breakdown and signalled a hardening stance from Pakistan.
Earlier, Afghanistan's Taliban government spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, stated that Afghan forces were carrying out "large-scale offensive operations" against Pakistani military positions along the Durand Line. The border, long disputed and highly porous, has historically been a flashpoint between the two nations.
The latest escalation follows weeks of intermittent clashes and cross-border exchanges of fire. Both governments have accused each other of harbouring militant groups responsible for attacks across the frontier, with civilians reportedly among the casualties on both sides.
The international community has responded with deep concern, urging immediate de-escalation. The United Nations called on both parties to respect international law and prioritise civilian protection, stressing the urgent need to prevent further humanitarian suffering as the violence continues.
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On Friday, Pakistan launched a large-scale military offensive against neighbouring Afghanistan, targeting multiple cities including Kabul. The operation marked one of the most serious escalations in tensions between the two countries in recent years, significantly straining already fragile relations.
Pakistani airpower reportedly struck key provinces such as Kandahar and Paktia. Military officials in Islamabad described the campaign as focused attacks on Taliban military infrastructure, saying the objective was to neutralise security threats believed to originate from across the border.
Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, declared on social media that the situation had entered what he called an "open war" between Islamabad and Afghanistan's Taliban-led government. His remarks reflected the depth of the diplomatic breakdown and signalled a hardening stance from Pakistan.
Earlier, Afghanistan's Taliban government spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, stated that Afghan forces were carrying out "large-scale offensive operations" against Pakistani military positions along the Durand Line. The border, long disputed and highly porous, has historically been a flashpoint between the two nations.
The latest escalation follows weeks of intermittent clashes and cross-border exchanges of fire. Both governments have accused each other of harbouring militant groups responsible for attacks across the frontier, with civilians reportedly among the casualties on both sides.
The international community has responded with deep concern, urging immediate de-escalation. The United Nations called on both parties to respect international law and prioritise civilian protection, stressing the urgent need to prevent further humanitarian suffering as the violence continues.
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