Explainer-What's behind the latest fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan?


Residents gather at the site, following the Pakistani airstrikes, in Bihsud district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, February 22, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Pakistan carried out air strikes on Afghanistan's ⁠major cities overnight, officials in Islamabad and Kabul said on Friday, escalating months of border clashes between the Islamic neighbours.

The air and ground strikes, ⁠which hit Taliban military posts, headquarters and ammunition depots in multiple sectors along the border, came after Afghanistan launched an attack on Pakistani ‌border forces, the officials said.

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