RT International By Dmitry Kornev
War has erupted between Afghanistan and Pakistan. On February 27, 2026, the Taliban authorities in Kabul announced a massive retaliatory strike against Pakistani military positions along the disputed Durand Line, while Islamabad declared that “open war” is now underway. What began as border clashes has escalated into the most serious military confrontation between the two neighbors in years – raising urgent questions about how far the conflict could spread.
It would be a mistake to dismiss this confrontation as just another remote border skirmish in a distant corner of the world. Pakistan is a nuclear-armed state with one of the most dynamic missile programs in Asia – a force structure that inevitably shapes every military crisis Islamabad faces.
Pakistan is primarily focused on establishing a military force capable of countering India, with the goal of deterring aggression and advancing its own ambitions in the region. Pakistan’s nuclear and missile programs are also designed to potentially confront its long-term rival. Its efforts are supported by several steadfast allies and partners. However, the sudden escalation on the Afghan border underscores a broader reality: Pakistan’s missile arsenal is no longer just a theoretical deterrent in a distant rivalry, but a part of a volatile regional equation…
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