Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions Rise After Cross-Border Airstrikes

2026, September 27

Pakistan / Afghanistan

Pakistan said its airstrikes inside Afghanistan killed 28 militants, describing the operation as a response to cross-border attacks. Afghan authorities and the UN confirmed that at least three civilians were killed and four injured, and Kabul condemned the strikes as a violation of Afghan sovereignty.

The strikes have ended a period of relative calm and raised the risk of further hostilities between Islamabad and the Taliban-led government. Pakistan accuses militant groups based in Afghanistan of attacking its security forces, while Kabul denies allowing its territory to be used for such operations.