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World · 27 February 2026

Pakistan bombs Kabul, Taliban claims posts captured

Pakistan bombs Kabul, Taliban claims posts captured

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On Thursday night, Pakistan conducted air raids on several regions including Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar. Islamabad maintains the operation targeted militant hideouts blamed for a recent mosque bombing that killed over 30 people. However, the Taliban government claims it had previously captured Pakistani military posts in response to earlier cross-border aggression. This violence marks a serious escalation following the last major conflict between the neighbours in October 2025.

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