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Explosions in Kabul as Taliban Claim Attacks on Pakistani Aircraft

Published March 1, 2026, 09:13
Explosions in Kabul as Taliban Claim Attacks on Pakistani Aircraft

Explosions and gunfire were heard before dawn in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, with the Taliban claiming to have targeted Pakistani military aircraft. According to journalists, the incidents occurred amid ongoing clashes between the two countries. Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated via X that anti-aircraft fire targeted Pakistani aircraft, reassuring residents. However, there has been no immediate reaction from Islamabad. The clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated on Thursday, with Kabul launching an attack on the border, prompting retaliatory Pakistani airstrikes. The Taliban accused Pakistan of civilian casualties in the bombings in Kandahar province.