On February 22, 2026, Pakistan launched a series of high-intensity airstrikes inside Afghanistan, targeting what it described as militant infrastructure. According to reports, the strikes hit locations in Paktika, Barmal, Nangarhar, and Khugyani districts. Local Afghan sources say the operation was the largest of its kind in the area and resulted in significant casualties. Pakistani officials stated that the targets included Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Al-Qaeda, and Islamic State militants. The situation remains fluid as further details continue to emerge.
