Afghanistan Conflict Escalates Amid Cross Border Tensions

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have claimed to have foiled an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base, a former US military hub north of Kabul. According to Taliban officials, Pakistani military jets entered Afghan airspace on March 1, 2026, but were forced to turn back after Taliban forces responded with anti-aircraft and missile defense systems. However, local reports suggest a different timeline and details of the incident, including explosions and potential damage to the airfield. The incident marks an escalation in fighting between the two neighbors, which entered a fourth day. This development was first reported by AeroTime.