Operation Ghazab lil-Haq: Pakistani forces kill 133 militants, destroys military installations of Afghan Taliban regime

2026-02-27 - 03:43

ISLAMABAD – The conflict along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border escalated significantly overnight, with security sources reporting that Pakistan Air Force (PAF) launched airstrikes, targeting and obliterating a large ammunition warehouse in Nangarhar province. As the military operations, Ghazab lil Haq, continues along the Pak-Afghan border, the Pakistan forces have eliminated 133 personnel of the Afghan Taliban regime while more than 200 others injured. Several Taliban posts and ammunition depot were also damaged along the border. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed that the Taliban had suffered severe losses, adding that Pakistan’s military operations were well-coordinated and effective in neutralizing Taliban aggression. He further stated that Afghanistan must recognize its responsibility as a peaceful neighbor, reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to safeguarding its borders. 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 Pakistani Counter Strikes Against Targets in Afghanistan Continue The Prime Minister’s spokesperson for foreign media, Mosharraf Zaidi, said Pakistani counter strikes against targets in Afghanistan continue. “A total of 133 Afghan Taliban are confirmed killed, more than 200 wounded. Many more casualties estimated in strikes in Kabul, Paktia and Kandahar military targets,” he said. Update on the situation at the Pakistan Afghanistan border as of 0345 hrs Friday February 27 Pakistani counter strikes against targets in Afghanistan continue. A total of 133 Afghan Taliban are confirmed killed, more than 200 wounded. Many more casualties estimated in strikes... — Mosharraf Zaidi 🇵🇰 (@mosharrafzaidi) February 26, 2026 “Twenty seven (27) Afghan Taliban posts have been destroyed, and nine (9) have been captured. Two Corps Headquartes, three Brigade Headquarters, two ammunition depots, one logistics base, three battalion headquarters, two sector headquarters and more than eighty (80) tanks, artillery, and armed personnel carriers have been destroyed.” Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “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 effective response by Pakistan’s security forces. Taliban regime forces are being delivered punishment in Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram and Bajaur sectors. Early reports confirm heavy casualties on Afghan side with multiple posts and equipment destroyed.” Pakistan will take all necessary measures to ensure its territorial integrity and the safety and security of its citizens, it added. Pakistani forces have also made significant gains in key sectors, including Bajaur, Khyber, and Chitral, where Taliban posts were obliterated. The military has taken control of several Afghan positions, including one in Paktika province, after fierce clashes. Notably, Afghan Taliban fighters were forced to retreat, leaving behind key military installations that were subsequently demolished by Pakistani forces. The operation also saw airstrikes by the Pakistan Air Force, which successfully targeted and destroyed major ammunition depots in Nangarhar and Kandahar, crucial logistical hubs for the Taliban. In addition, Pakistani forces neutralized multiple Taliban drone strikes aimed at security posts along the border. In the aftermath of the military action, Taliban militants resorted to indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas. Several mortar rounds fired by the Taliban landed in Bajaur, injuring five people, including three women. The shelling also damaged a mosque in the region, adding to the growing humanitarian concerns. PM Shehbaz Lauds Decisive Military Action Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the military’s decisive actions and vowed to continue responding forcefully to any further acts of aggression. The prime minister emphasized that the country’s security forces are fully prepared to protect the nation’s sovereignty and will not tolerate any acts of terrorism or border violations. As Pakistan continues to defend its territory, the country’s leadership, including provincial leaders from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh, have expressed full support for the military’s actions and reaffirmed their resolve to protect the nation’s sovereignty at all costs.