27.02.2026 10:31
As the Pakistan-Afghanistan war officially began this morning, a Taliban commander participating in a live broadcast made threats. The commander, threatening Pakistan on Afghan state television, stated, "If Pakistan boasts about its nuclear weapons and missiles, we also have battalions made up of suicide bombers."
The war that officially began today between Pakistan and Afghanistan is intensifying with clashes along the border. Reports indicate that the bombardments and mutual attacks, which have been ongoing since last night, have resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, with increasing news of civilian harm in the region.
THE TOLL IS HEAVY
Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that 133 people have been killed and over 200 injured on the Afghan side during the operations; the Afghan administration claimed that 55 Pakistani soldiers have been killed. The Pakistan Ministry of Defense announced that their "patience has run out" and that an open war is now taking place.
"WE HAVE UNITS OF SUICIDE BOMBERS"
In this critical process, the scope of the conflicts has not been limited to physical attacks. According to information from sources close to the Afghan side, one of the Taliban commanders issued a stern threat to Pakistan on Afghan state television. The commander stated, "If Pakistan boasts about its nuclear weapons and missiles, we also have units made up of suicide bombers." This message indicates that the escalating tension between the two countries is also reflected in rhetoric.
ALARMING STATEMENT FOR THE WORLD
As both sides fight for strategic points with fighter jets, artillery units, and infantry clashes in the region, the Taliban's provocative statements have increased international concerns. Experts warn that such threats against a country with nuclear capabilities could deepen regional instability; additionally, Pakistan's accusations suggest that the Afghan administration is not taking sufficiently strong measures against militant groups like the TTP.
The increase in civilian casualties in the areas where clashes continue and the possibility of the war turning into a broader regional crisis have led to calls from the international community to de-escalate tensions. The United Nations and some neighboring countries have called for restraint from the parties; however, no concrete steps towards a ceasefire have been taken yet.