LBCI

Afghans fear further escalation after Pakistani airstrikes shake Kabul

World News

27-02-2026 | 08:00

Share

Share

Afghans fear further escalation after Pakistani airstrikes shake Kabul

Pakistani airstrikes hit a weapons depot on the western outskirts of Kabul overnight, triggering hours of secondary explosions that rattled homes across the Afghan capital and left residents fearing further violence.

The strikes were part of a sharp escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban authorities, with the once-close allies also trading cross-border attacks and Pakistan describing the situation as open conflict.

Video verified by Reuters showed thick plumes of black smoke rising above Darulaman, a residential neighborhood in western Kabul that also houses several government and military compounds, as a blaze engulfed part of the depot and repeated flashes lit up the night sky when ammunition ignited inside.

Residents said the bombardment began shortly after midnight.

Reuters

World News

Afghanistan

Escalation

Pakistan

Airstrikes

Kabul

Next

US envoy Barrack meets Iraq's ex-prime minister Maliki: Reuters

Iran FM says 'good progress' in talks with US

Previous

Recommended For You

Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening

02:02

Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening

Trump says he has 'good news' on Iran, no clarity on peace deal

Middle East News

01:07

Trump says he has 'good news' on Iran, no clarity on peace deal

Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official tells Reuters

15:29

Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official tells Reuters

US to recover uranium from Iran, Trump tells Reuters

12:05

US to recover uranium from Iran, Trump tells Reuters

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

President Aoun, PM Salam discuss post-ceasefire phase, negotiations and return of displaced residents

05:25

President Aoun, PM Salam discuss post-ceasefire phase, negotiations and return of displaced residents

Trump says ‘we will make Lebanon great again’

10:47

Trump says ‘we will make Lebanon great again’

Almost all Russian staff pulled from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

2026-04-13

Almost all Russian staff pulled from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

US envoy Barrack meets Iraq's ex-prime minister Maliki: Reuters

2026-02-27

US envoy Barrack meets Iraq's ex-prime minister Maliki: Reuters

Videos

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

2026-03-08

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-06

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-05

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

2026-03-05

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

2026-03-02

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

2026-02-16

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

2026-02-14

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

2026-02-01

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanon enters ‘new phase’ after ceasefire, President Aoun says in national speech

1

Lebanon enters ‘new phase’ after ceasefire, President Aoun says in national speech

Lebanese state media says Israeli strike in south kills one despite truce

2

Lebanese state media says Israeli strike in south kills one despite truce

Israel divided over Lebanon ceasefire as political and military rifts deepen

3

Israel divided over Lebanon ceasefire as political and military rifts deepen

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic during Lebanon ceasefire

4

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic during Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanese President Aoun says ceasefire is gateway to negotiations

5

Lebanese President Aoun says ceasefire is gateway to negotiations

Trump says ‘we will make Lebanon great again’

6

Trump says ‘we will make Lebanon great again’

Israel says residents returning to south Lebanon will have to leave if fighting resumes

7

Israel says residents returning to south Lebanon will have to leave if fighting resumes

From ceasefire to framework: How the 2026 ceasefire redefines Lebanon-Israel terms

8

From ceasefire to framework: How the 2026 ceasefire redefines Lebanon-Israel terms

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More