Mysterious explosions heard in Kabul: Did Pakistan carry out airstrike? Here’s what we know

The Pakistani military killed 30 involved in the killing of 9 and 2 officials on October 7, reported news agency .

"During the conduct of operation, based on credible intelligence ... after intense fire exchanges, all thirty militants involved in the terrorist incident have been sent to hell," Reuters reported, quoting excerpts from the Pakistani military statement.



Two powerful explosions shook downtown Kabul late Thursday night, causing panic among residents.

The blasts occurred around 9.50 pm. local time, with witnesses reporting two consecutive detonations in central Kabul. Tremors were strong enough to rattle nearby homes, prompting some residents and foreigners to seek shelter in secure areas as sirens echoed across parts of the city, The Frontier Post reported.

A reporter from China’s Xinhua News Agency confirmed that shockwaves from the explosions were felt inside their residence. Social media quickly filled with posts from Kabul residents describing the sudden and loud booms.

However, there has been no official confirmation that explosions in Kabul were part of the Pakistani military operation.

Taliban spokesman confirms incident

The official spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, confirmed that an explosion had occurred but urged the public to remain calm.

“The sound of an explosion was heard in Kabul. However, no one should worry, it is all well and good. The investigation of the incident is underway, and no report of any damage has been given so far,” Mujahid wrote on X.


An IED blast carried out by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) targeting a Pakistan army convoy in MachKachhi district on Monday killed at least nine soldiers, including a special operations commander, and injured six others.

BLA said its freedom fighters targeted the army convoy using a remote-controlled device. The blast destroyed the enemy vehicle, killing multiple personnel, it said. The Pakistan armed force’s media and public relations wing, ISPR, alleged India’s involvement in the attack, a claim that has become a recurring narrative in such incidents.

“Terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy, so called Baloch Liberation Army, targeted security forces’ vehicles with an improvised explosive device in the general area Mach-Kachhi district. Resultantly, seven personnel embraced shahadat,” ISPR said.

The army vehicle was hit between the Amir Post and the Ali Khan base in the Gestri area, according to local enforcement officers.

The attack was the latest in a series of strikes against the Pakistan army in Balochistan, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.