Several explosions shook Kabul late on Monday, triggering panic among residents and raising fresh concerns about escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to a report by India TV, at least two blasts were heard in the Afghan capital’s District 5, while fighter jets were seen flying at low altitude over western parts of the city.

Taliban accuses Pakistan of violating airspace

According to a report by India TV, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid accused Pakistan of violating Afghanistan’s airspace and carrying out the strikes. He claimed that a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul was hit during the attack, leading to casualties among patients receiving treatment there. Mujahid condemned the alleged strike, describing it as a violation of humanitarian principles and international norms.

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Explosions trigger panic across Kabul

According to a report by India TV, residents reported hearing loud blasts in District 5, while emergency vehicles and security forces rushed to the affected areas soon after the explosions. Some local sources suggested the area near Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence may have been targeted, though officials have not confirmed the exact location or extent of the damage. Aircraft activity reportedly continued over the city even after the blasts.

The incident comes amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Islamabad accusing the Taliban of allowing militants from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan to operate from Afghan territory. Afghan authorities have repeatedly denied the allegations, but cross-border exchanges and security concerns continue to strain relations between the two neighbours.