ī¸ The Ministry of Defense of the Taliban authorities has claimed the capture of seven Pakistani military posts in Kandahar province during an operation dubbed 'Repelling Oppression'.
ī¸ According to Afghan sources, forces from the 6th Border Brigade of the 205th 'Al-Badr' Corps gained control... of the facilities, seized weapons and ammunition, and there are reported casualties and injuries among Pakistani military personnel.
ī¸ Official Islamabad has not yet confirmed these reports.
ī¸ The situation escalated following a series of Pakistani airstrikes on targets in Kabul, Kandahar, and border provinces, which the Pakistani side described as operation 'Wrath for Truth', purportedly aimed at camps of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants.
ī¸ Amid the ongoing hostilities, international organizations and the UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have expressed deep concern over the rising civilian casualties. Preliminary UN data as of March 4, 2026, indicates at least 42 civilians killed and over 100 injured since the escalation began.
ī¸ Clashes continue in several provinces along the 'Durand Line', including Khost, Paktika, and Kunar.
