Kabul, March 1, 2026 (AFP) - Explosion, gunfire as Afghan forces shoot at aircraft over Kabul

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An explosion followed by multiple rounds of gunfire were heard in central Kabul before dawn on Sunday, AFP journalists said, with the Taliban government saying Afghan forces were shooting at Pakistani aircraft. "Anti-aircraft fire is being directed at Pakistani aircraft in Kabul; residents should not be alarmed," Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid posted on X. bur-rsc/lb ...

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