Afghanistan says it launches attacks against Pakistan

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By Reuters and The Associated PressFebruary 26, 2026 at 06:20 PM

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Afghanistan's Taliban government launched attacks against Pakistani military positions along the Durand Line on Thursday, February 26, 2026, citing "repeated provocations and violations" by Pakistan. The attacks were reportedly in response to Pakistani air strikes in Nangarhar and Paktia provinces last week. According to an Afghan military source, the offensive resulted in casualties and the capture of Pakistani outposts. Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated that its troops delivered an "immediate and effective response," inflicting heavy casualties and destroying multiple Afghan posts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. While Afghanistan claimed Pakistani soldiers were killed and outposts captured, Pakistani security sources denied the latter.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Chitral 40% Bajaur 40% Nangarhar 50% Paktia 50% Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Pakistan) 50% Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 60% Zabihullah Mujahid 60% Durand Line ×270% Taliban ×380% Afghanistan ×890% Pakistan ×1090%

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pakistan 100% afghanistan 100% attacks 90% border clashes 80% military positions 80% taliban 70% air strikes 70% durand line 60% casualties 50% military 40%

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Afghanistan

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