Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan against militant targets

On March 13, 2026, the Pakistani Air Force conducted a series of airstrikes inside Afghan territory, targeting locations associated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid reported that strikes occurred in Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, Paktika, and other border regions. While Pakistani security officials confirmed the operation to Agence France-Presse, they described the action as a targeted offensive against militant groups responsible for recent attacks within Pakistan. Reports from the Taliban administration state that at least four people were killed and 15 others were wounded, specifically citing casualties among women and children in residential areas of Kabul. The Pakistani side did not confirm specific casualty figures and maintains that the strikes were directed at militants. This incident marks a significant escalation in border tensions between the two nations. International monitoring and diplomatic reactions remain ongoing regarding the impact on civilian populations.