According to DG ISPR, 274 fighters from the Afghan Taliban were killed and over 400 were wounded in retaliatory strikes conducted by Pakistani forces. The operation reportedly destroyed several Taliban military headquarters, along with tanks, artillery units, and check posts.
Officials said Afghan forces began unprovoked firing at multiple border points, prompting a large-scale response from Pakistan’s security forces. In total, more than 115 tanks, artillery guns, and armored vehicles were destroyed. Additionally, 73 check posts were completely demolished, while 18 others were seized by Pakistani troops.
The Pakistan Air Force conducted precise airstrikes across Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar, destroying major ammunition depots, corps and brigade headquarters, and logistics bases, delivering a significant blow to Taliban operational capabilities.
Ground forces executed coordinated counterattacks in multiple border sectors, including Angur Ada, Wali Khan, Bajaur, Tirah, Mohmand, Kurram, and Chitral. Taliban check posts were systematically neutralized, with several positions completely destroyed, and insurgents forced to abandon occupied sites.
Attempts by Taliban to deploy quadcopter drones against Pakistani positions were effectively thwarted, while UAVs and artillery strikes were employed to dismantle remaining strongholds.
Following their setbacks, Taliban forces targeted civilian areas in Bajaur, injuring five individuals, including three women, and damaging a local mosque.
Afghan Taliban regime unprovoked action along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border given an immediate, and effective response.
Afghan Taliban miscalculated and opened unprovoked fire on multiple locations across Pakistan Afghanistan border in KP which is being met with immediate, and…
— Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (@MoIB_Official) February 26, 2026
Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, confirmed that Pakistani forces responded with precision and professional efficiency, neutralizing Taliban assets and securing strategic positions. He highlighted that no Pakistani personnel or posts were compromised during the operation.
Prime Minister’s spokesperson, Mosharraf Zaidi, reiterated that reports of Pakistani casualties or retaliatory Afghan airstrikes are unsubstantiated and warned against the spread of misinformation.
Through this meticulously coordinated operation, Pakistan has effectively reinforced its control along the border, delivering a decisive and credible deterrent against any future provocations.
