Pakistan ‘kills dozens’ in air strikes on Afghanistan

On February 22, 2026, Pakistan's military conducted air strikes in Afghanistan, targeting alleged camps and hideouts of armed groups. According to Pakistan, the strikes aimed to dismantle these locations. The Afghan government reported that the attacks resulted in the deaths of dozens of civilians, including women and children. The specific locations targeted within Afghanistan were not detailed in the report. The reason for the Pakistani military action was stated as targeting armed groups.