politics
March 2, 2026
Afghan losses near 1,000 in latest escalation
Nearly 1,000 Afghan militants have been killed or wounded in airstrikes and clashes since Thursday, Pakistan’s information minister claims
TL;DR
- Pakistan claims nearly 1,000 Afghan militants killed or wounded in recent airstrikes and clashes.
- Pakistan's Information Minister stated 415 militants killed and over 580 wounded, with 182 checkpoints and 185 vehicles destroyed.
- Afghanistan reported significantly lower casualties, stating 78 dead including soldiers and civilians.
- Tensions have increased since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, with frequent border clashes.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of backing militants and strengthening ties with India, claims denied by Kabul.
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