The Economic Times

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan 2026: Kandahar military facilities targeted as Taliban reports civilian damage

Pakistan conducted strikes on military facilities and terrorist hideouts in southern Afghanistan, targeting infrastructure and a tunnel allegedly used by the TTP. This escalation follows Pakistan's interception of drone attacks launched from Afghanistan, prompting warnings of retaliation from Islamabad. The Taliban administration acknowledged limited damage to civilian facilities, denying accusations of cross-border militancy.