ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, March 15, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Pakistan said on Sunday itsforces had attacked military facilities in southern Afghanistan, as well as"terrorist hideouts", in the latest strikes between the two sides. Local residents in Kandahar told AFP they saw jet planes flying over the cityand heard explosions during the night. "Military planes flew over the mountain where there is a military facility,and an explosion followed," one said, adding flames could be seen. Islamabad launched a military operation against Afghanistan last month,targeting what it said were Islamist extremists following attacks inPakistan. The UN mission in Afghanistan said on Friday that at least 75 civilians havebeen killed and 193 injured in Afghanistan as a result of the clashes sinceFebruary 26.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 15, 2026 07:53 UTC