Blasts heard in Kabul amid clashes between Afghanistan, Pakistani forces

Clashes between Afghan and Pakistani forces escalate in Kabul, with blasts reported amid ongoing violence and air defence operations.

Blasts and ​gunfire were heard in Kabul on Sunday (March 1, 2026), ‌a Reuters journalist in the ​Afghan capital said, as fighting ⁠between Afghanistan and Pakistan entered a fourth day.

Explosions echoed across parts of the ‌city before sunrise, followed by bursts of gunfire, the journalist ‌said.

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It was not immediately ‌clear ⁠what had been targeted or whether ⁠there were casualties.

Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of ​Afghan forces ‌targeting Pakistani aircraft over the capital.

“Air defence attacks were carried out in Kabul against Pakistani aircraft. Kabul residents ‌should not be concerned,” Mr. Mujahid said.