Pakistan strikes Kabul hours after Afghanistan attack on border troops

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by AgenciesFebruary 27, 2026 at 03:26 AM

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Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Kabul and other Afghan provinces on Friday, shortly after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops. This follows months of escalating tensions and cross-border clashes between the two countries, despite a previous ceasefire. Afghanistan stated their attack was retaliation for earlier Pakistani airstrikes, claiming to have captured Pakistani army posts and inflicted casualties. Pakistan's interior minister called the strikes a "befitting response" to Afghan aggression. The UN Secretary-General urged both sides to protect civilians and resolve differences through diplomacy. Relations have deteriorated, with border crossings largely closed since deadly fighting in October.

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Attaullah Tarar 30% Turkey 30% Kandahar 30% António Guterres 40% Mohsin Naqvi ×240% Zabihullah Mujahid 40% Qatar ×250% UN ×250% Kabul ×270% Taliban ×270% Pakistan ×890% Afghanistan ×1090%

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afghanistan 100% pakistan 100% airstrikes 90% cross-border attack 80% border troops 70% taliban 70% ceasefire 60% diplomacy 50% international law 40% militant groups 40%

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Pakistan

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