Tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have escalated sharply as Pakistani forces launched airstrikes on February 22, 2026, targeting Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps in Afghanistan. Islamabad reports that at least 70 militants were killed in the strikes, while the Taliban claim that dozens, including civilians, were also affected.

The Afghan Taliban have condemned the strikes as provocative and have vowed retaliation, with reports indicating that Taliban troops are moving toward the Pakistan border. Previous attempts at ceasefires have failed, and ongoing skirmishes have disrupted trade crossings along the 2,600-kilometer frontier.

This latest escalation follows a series of suicide attacks in Pakistan, which the government attributes to militants operating from Afghan territory. Analysts warn that continued cross-border confrontations could trigger larger-scale battles if diplomatic or military measures are not promptly coordinated between the two nations.