# Kabul
Latest news and articles about Kabul
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Airstrikes Rock Kabul as Afghan Air Defences Respond; Pakistan Cited as Source
Explosions in Kabul on 1 March prompted Afghan air-defence fire and a statement from Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accusing Pakistan of conducting airstrikes on the capital. The event represents a potentially serious escalation of cross-border security operations and raises regional diplomatic and stability concerns.
Kabul Reports Pakistani Airstrikes as Air Defences Open — A Fraught Moment for Regional Stability
Afghan authorities said Pakistani aircraft struck Kabul on 1 March, prompting air-defence fire and a government claim that the situation is now under control. The reported strike — confirmed in a Taliban spokesman’s social-media post and carried by Xinhua — raises sovereignty, diplomatic and regional-stability questions, even as details and independent verification remain limited.
Cross‑Border Strikes Escalate: Pakistan Says It Bombed Kabul as Both Sides Claim Heavy Losses
Pakistan launched airstrikes that struck Kabul and other Afghan provinces after both countries accused each other of attacking border posts. Conflicting casualty and territorial claims from Islamabad and Kabul point to a dangerous cycle of escalation with broader regional and humanitarian implications.
Pakistan Releases Video Claiming Airstrike on Kabul — A Risky Signal to Kabul and the Region
Pakistan's security agencies released a video claiming to show an airstrike on Kabul, a claim that remains unverified. The move is both a tactical message about counterterrorism and a diplomatic provocation with risks of regional escalation and legal controversy.
Kabul on Edge After Pakistan Airstrikes; City Tightens Security Amid Rising Cross‑Border Tensions
Pakistani airstrikes struck parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia on 27 February, prompting Kabul to tighten security with checkpoints and vehicle inspections. Afghan officials reported no casualties at the time, but the strikes heighten cross‑border tensions and raise broader regional stability concerns.
Pakistan Releases Footage Claiming Airstrike on Kabul, Raising Regional Tensions
Pakistan’s security agencies released video claiming an airstrike on Kabul, a move that, if verified, would represent a significant escalation in cross-border operations and heighten regional tensions. The footage serves both as a potential record of action and a strategic signal to militants and regional actors, with verification and diplomatic fallout now central concerns.
Pakistani Airstrikes Rip Across Afghan Provinces, Raising Fears of Wider Escalation
On February 27, Pakistani airstrikes struck parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, confirmed by Afghan government spokesman Mujahid; no casualties were reported. The strikes followed days of cross-border firefights and signal a marked escalation in Islamabad's response to threats it attributes to militants operating from Afghan soil.
Pakistan Declares 'Open War' After Cross‑Border Clashes; Airstrikes Reported on Kabul and Southern Provinces
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire across their shared border on February 26–27, with Pakistan's defence minister declaring "open war" and Pakistani forces reported to have launched airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia. The escalation follows months of intermittent clashes and failed ceasefire talks mediated in Doha, Istanbul and Riyadh, raising the prospect of a broader regional crisis and humanitarian fallout.
Bomb at Kabul’s Only Chinese Noodle Shop Exposes Business and Security Risks for China’s Small Investors
A bomb at Kabul’s only Chinese restaurant killed seven and wounded 13, including Chinese nationals, exposing the security vulnerabilities facing Chinese traders in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. The attack highlights fragile counterterrorism capacity, difficult logistics for trade, and the tension between continued Chinese humanitarian and infrastructure engagement and the growing risks for private business activity.
When the Canteen Is Hit: A Chinese Correspondent’s Close Encounter with Kabul’s Violence
A blast outside a Chinese-run restaurant in Kabul killed at least one local employee and injured others, bringing the everyday risks of exile life into sharp relief for the small Chinese community in Afghanistan. The attack highlights the vulnerability of China’s expanding non-military presence in Kabul and raises questions about how Beijing will protect its citizens while maintaining engagement in a fragile, impoverished country.
Blast at Kabul Chinese Restaurant Kills One, Prompts Beijing to Demand Action and Urge Evacuations
An explosion outside a Chinese restaurant in Kabul on 19 January killed one Chinese citizen and wounded five, prompting Beijing to demand urgent action from Afghan authorities. China condemned the attack, urged citizens to avoid travel to Afghanistan, and pressed for protection of its nationals and projects amid persistent ISIS‑K threats.
Blast Near Chinese Restaurant in Kabul Kills One; Beijing Demands Afghan Action and Urges Evacuations
An explosion outside a Chinese restaurant in Kabul on 19 January killed one Chinese national and wounded five. Beijing has lodged an emergency representation with Afghan authorities, condemned the attack, urged stronger protections for Chinese citizens and advised against travel to Afghanistan.