New Delhi, February 27: The U.S. Mission has issued a travel advisory for its citizens residing in Afghanistan, highlighting the deteriorating situation due to attacks from Pakistan. The advisory describes the circumstances as extremely serious and hazardous. It notes that the U.S. is closely monitoring the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
According to the advisory, “On February 27, 2026, at 1:50 AM local time, Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar. Media reports indicate that Pakistani aircraft remained in Afghan airspace until 9:00 AM, searching for targets.”
The advisory further mentions reports of clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, with major border crossings between the two countries currently closed.
The U.S. considers these developments highly unfavorable, stating that they pose significant risks for those living in or traveling to Afghanistan. The U.S. Mission reminded American citizens that the travel advisory level remains at 4 (“Do Not Travel”) due to the risks involved.
The advisory also clarifies that the U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to its citizens in Afghanistan. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul ceased operations in 2021 and now operates from Doha, Qatar.
Clear instructions are provided, advising individuals not to attempt to leave Afghanistan by crossing the Iran border, to avoid all border areas with Pakistan, and to maintain a low profile.
Following midnight on February 26-27, hostilities intensified between Pakistan and Afghanistan. By morning, Pakistan had declared open war against Afghanistan.
In response to airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in border areas on Sunday, Kabul launched its own attacks. Pakistan claimed to have killed 70 militants in the Sunday strikes; however, Afghanistan dismissed this claim, stating that many civilians, including women and children, were killed in the Pakistani attacks. The Taliban has issued warnings of retaliation and began its attacks starting Thursday night.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has accused the Taliban of protecting the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) without providing any evidence.
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