On March 1, 2026, Afghanistan reported that it successfully thwarted an attempted airstrike by Pakistan on the Bagram Air Base, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The fighting, which has persisted for four days, is described as the most severe in years, with Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif declaring an 'open war' against Afghanistan. The conflict has drawn international concern due to the presence of militant groups like Al-Qaeda and Daesh in the region. According to the Afghan police, several Pakistani jets entered Afghan airspace early on Sunday, prompting a response from Afghan forces utilizing anti-aircraft systems. The situation escalated after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes that reportedly targeted the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), leading to significant casualties on both sides, with Afghan sources claiming nearly 1,000 casualties among their forces, while Pakistan reported 274 Taliban operatives killed and over 400 injured during their counteroffensive operations (The Frontier Post, Pakistan News Network, Tribune Home).
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Pakistan Airstrikes Against Taliban In Afghanistan Amid Escalating Conflict
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On March 1, 2026, Afghanistan thwarted a Pakistani airstrike amid escalating conflict, with heavy casualties reported. Pakistan's aggressive Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq targets Taliban bases, raising ...
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