Pakistan says ‘patience has run out’ as it bombs Taliban across Afghanistan

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete February 27, 2026 at 02:44 AM

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On February 27, 2026, Pakistan bombed Kabul and other Afghan cities, citing escalating attacks by Afghan forces on Pakistani military positions along their shared border. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan's "patience has run out" and declared "open war" against the Taliban in Afghanistan. According to Pakistani officials, the strikes targeted Taliban positions in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, resulting in numerous casualties and the capture/destruction of several positions. In response, an Afghan government spokesperson said that Afghanistan launched attacks against Pakistani military bases in Kandahar and Helmand. The strikes follow earlier attacks by Afghan forces on Pakistani border outposts, reportedly resulting in casualties and captured outposts.

Key Entities & Roles

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Paktia 30% Helmand 30% Attaullah Tarar 40% Zabihullah Mujahid 40% Al Jazeera ×350% Kandahar ×250% Khawaja Asif 60% Kabul ×570% Taliban ×580% Afghanistan ×1090% Pakistan ×1290%

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afghanistan 100% pakistan 100% bombing 90% taliban 90% military attacks 80% air strikes 70% border clashes 70% kabul 60% open war 60% military positions 50%