Afghan officials reported that Pakistani military aircraft conducted airstrikes in eastern districts of Kabul on the night of Monday, March 16, 2026. The Afghan Ministry of Defense stated the strikes targeted civilian areas, resulting in casualties.
The interim Taliban government's spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, condemned the attacks, stating they killed at least eight civilians, including women and children, and wounded several others. He described the targeted site as a residential area.
Pakistan's military has not issued an immediate public statement regarding the specific incidents in Kabul. Historically, Pakistan has conducted cross-border operations targeting militants it alleges operate from Afghan soil. The strikes come amid heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries.
The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Pakistan's chargΓ© d'affaires in Kabul to formally protest the strikes, labeling them a violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty and international law.
