28.02.2026 08:35
As mutual attacks continue between Afghanistan and Pakistan, both sides announced that they have suffered heavy losses. The Kabul administration claimed that 55 Pakistani soldiers lost their lives in the clashes and several were taken captive. Islamabad, on the other hand, asserted that 297 Taliban elements were neutralized.
While mutual attacks between Afghanistan and Pakistan continue, both sides announced that they have suffered heavy losses; the parties are blaming each other.
"SETTLEMENTS BOMBED"
According to Tolo News, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Afghan government, provided information on the current status of the attacks between the two countries during a press conference.
Mujahid stated, "Pakistan is the initiator of the war," claiming that Pakistan has "violated Afghan airspace" and bombed "settlements including civilian targets" in the Jalalabad and Paktika regions, leading to the recent escalations.
"WE INSISTED ON A PEACEFUL SOLUTION"
Describing Afghanistan's counterattacks as "legitimate self-defense," Mujahid noted that the Kabul side "continues to support dialogue," stating, "We have always insisted on a peaceful solution and still want the issue to be resolved through negotiations."
Mujahid emphasized that the "Pakistan Taliban (TTP) issue" is Pakistan's internal matter and that the conflict dates back to before the Taliban regime's return to power in Kabul, stating, "It is unreasonable for Pakistan to impose its old internal issues on Afghanistan."
Mujahid mentioned that the Kabul administration aims to establish peaceful relations with neighboring countries, including Pakistan and India, "without being under the control of any country," using the expression, "Our good relations with India are not directed against Pakistan."
"55 PAKISTANI SOLDIERS KILLED, SEVERAL CAPTURED"
Mujahid claimed that since last night, 19 Pakistani military outposts and two headquarters have been captured in mutual attacks, asserting that "55 Pakistani soldiers lost their lives and several were captured" in these attacks.
Spokesperson Mujahid reported that 13 Afghan soldiers lost their lives and 22 were injured in the mutual attacks with Pakistan.
PAKISTAN: 297 TALIBAN ELEMENTS NEUTRALIZED
Pakistan Prime Minister's spokesperson Musherraf Zaidi made a statement regarding the issue on the social media platform of the US-based X company.
Zaidi stated that Pakistan's "efforts to eliminate the scourge of terrorism originating from Afghanistan" have continued throughout the day, saying, "A total of 297 Afghan Taliban, TTP (Pakistan Taliban), and other terrorists have been confirmed killed, and more than 450 have been reported injured."
Zaidi noted that 89 points belonging to Afghanistan have been "destroyed" and 18 have been "captured," sharing information that 135 tanks and military vehicles have also been "destroyed."
Zaidi indicated that airstrikes have been carried out on 29 points across Afghanistan, stating, "Pakistan's sudden and effective response to aggression continues."
In a statement by the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated, "Pakistan's actions were carried out within the scope of the right to legitimate defense, aimed at ensuring the safety of its citizens and the stability of the region."
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of the Pakistan Army Public Relations Unit (ISPR), reported in a press release that 12 Pakistani soldiers lost their lives and 27 soldiers were injured in Afghanistan's attacks.
Chaudhry mentioned that "274 Taliban fighters" were killed in the attacks carried out by Pakistan, and more than 400 people were reported injured.
AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN DISPUTE
On February 22, the Pakistan Ministry of Information announced that following recent bomb attacks in the country, 7 points it described as "terror camps" along the border with Afghanistan had been targeted.
In a statement from the Afghan Ministry of Defense, it was noted that an "appropriate and measured response would be given at the right time" against Pakistan.
In a statement from the Afghan Red Crescent, it was expressed that 18 people lost their lives and many were injured as a result of Pakistan's attack.
Pakistan's Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry stated that "approximately 70 terrorists have been neutralized in the attacks carried out along the Afghanistan border."
After Pakistan targeted the 7 points it described as "terror camps," the Afghan government delivered a protest note to the Kabul Ambassador, who was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
PAKISTAN'S EXPECTATION FROM THE AFGHAN ADMINISTRATION
Since the Taliban took control in Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan has been seeking measures from the new administration regarding the Pakistan Taliban (TTP).
The Islamabad administration emphasizes that the TTP, classified as a terrorist organization and responsible for numerous attacks on its territory, has established itself in Afghanistan, while the Kabul administration claims that the TTP does not operate on its territory.
The TTP actively uses the tribal areas in the Pashtun belt that spread across both countries, established during the British colonial period and effectively serving as a border.