Blasts in Kabul amid Afghan border battles with Pakistan

The Afghan defence ministry said "the fighting is still ongoing" against Pakistani forces.

3 Mar, 05:02 — 3 Mar, 05:04

Why this matters

This story highlights escalating tensions and military confrontations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, two neighboring countries with a history of strained relations and border disputes. The blasts in Kabul suggest an internal security impact or a direct response to the border clashes, indicating a potentially widening conflict with regional implications.

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Blasts occurred in Kabul.
Afghan and Pakistani forces are engaged in border battles.
The Afghan defence ministry stated that fighting against Pakistani forces is ongoing.

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Blasts occurred in Kabul.

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Afghan and Pakistani troops are engaged in border clashes.

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The Afghan defence ministry stated that fighting against Pakistani forces is ongoing.

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AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire.

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Blasts echoed across Kabul alongside anti-aircraft fire.

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AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire, with blasts echoing across the capital alongside anti-aircraft fire.

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France 24High180d ago

Kabul rocked by blasts as Afghan, Pakistani troops intensify border clashes

AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire on Tuesday as Afghan and Pakistani troops continued border clashes. Blasts echoed across the capital alongside anti-aircraft fire, while Afghanistan’s defence ministry said fighting with Pakistani forces was ongoing. An AFP reporter in Jalalabad also reported explosions and heavy weapons fire.

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