Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air attacks on homes in Kabul, Kandahar

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 13, 2026 at 06:52 AM

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Afghanistan's Taliban government has accused Pakistan of conducting air attacks on civilian homes in Kabul and Kandahar on Friday, March 13, 2026, resulting in deaths, including women and children. The strikes also reportedly targeted fuel depots near Kandahar airport. These attacks follow escalating fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan that began on February 26, triggered by Afghanistan's retaliation for earlier Pakistani air attacks on the Pakistan Taliban. The recent escalation occurs amidst a larger regional conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The Taliban government reported that cross-border clashes have resulted in multiple deaths in Afghanistan since Tuesday. Pakistan has not yet commented on the recent accusations, and casualty claims remain difficult to independently verify.

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