Key Takeaways
- The Taliban claimed to have thwarted a Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base.
- Multiple Pakistani jets entered Afghan airspace and attempted to bomb the base.
- Taliban forces responded with anti-aircraft and missile defense systems.
Taliban Foils Pakistani Airstrike on Bagram Air Base
Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Amid Skirmishes Over Strategic Airfield
Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities claimed to have foiled an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base, according to a statement cited by The Associated Press. However, local outlet Amu TV reported a different timeline, citing sources who said three Pakistani aircraft struck the airfield late on February 28, 2026. The incident has raised concerns about regional security and the potential for increased conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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