Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan, Tensions Escalate

Pakistan carried out airstrikes on major cities in Afghanistan on Friday, February 27, 2026. The attacks reportedly included strikes on the capital city, Kabul. The situation has sharply increased tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

After the strikes, Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, described the situation as an “open war” between the two countries. His statement came after months of rising tensions and repeated cross-border clashes. Both sides have accused each other of supporting militant groups and carrying out attacks along the border.

Reports say that several areas were hit during the bombing, though officials have not yet released full details about the damage or casualties. Residents in Kabul reported hearing loud explosions and seeing smoke rising from different parts of the city. Emergency services were seen moving through affected areas.

Following the deadly clashes, the Afghan government said it wants “dialogue” to resolve the conflict with Pakistan. Afghan officials called for peaceful talks and urged both sides to avoid further violence. They stressed that continued fighting would harm civilians and create more instability in the region.

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have increased in recent months due to security concerns along their shared border. The latest attacks have raised fears of a wider conflict if both sides do not step back and return to negotiations.

The international community is closely watching the situation and has urged both countries to exercise restraint and work toward a peaceful solution through diplomatic channels.