New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: “Regarding Tonight’s Retaliatory Operations”

In response to the Pakistani military regime’s brazen aggression against Afghan territory—which resulted in the martyrdom of innocent women and children, the Islamic Emirate launched decisive retaliatory strikes tonight.

At precisely 8:00 PM, our forces targeted Pakistani military posts along the Durand Line across eastern and southeastern provinces, including Paktika, Paktia, Khost, Nangarhar, Kunar, and Nuristan.

RESULTS OF OPERATION:

🔥 Enemy Losses:

· 55 Pakistani soldiers KILLED

· 2 military bases CAPTURED

· 19 military posts CAPTURED

· 4 additional posts ABANDONED—enemy fled in terror

🏆 Spoils of War:

· Dozens of light and heavy weapons seized

· Large cache of ammunition and military equipment captured

· 1 enemy tank DESTROYED

· 1 large military transport vehicle CAPTURED

⚰️ Enemy Bodies:

A number of Pakistani regime corpses have been recovered by Mujahideen and transferred to Afghanistan. Several enemy soldiers were captured alive. Many fled in humiliation.

🕊️ Our Sacrifice:

· 8 Mujahideen attained martyrdom

· 13 Mujahideen wounded

· 13 Afghan civilians—including women and children—injured in enemy missile attacks on a refugee camp in Nangarhar

All operational objectives were achieved with precision and courage. At midnight, on the direct order of the Chief of Staff of the Islamic Emirate, the operation concluded successfully.

The message is clear:

Any violation of Afghan soil will be met with fire, steel, and vengeance.

Ministry of National Defense

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

9 Ramadan 1447 AH | 26 February 2026

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