Air Delivered event in Khost, Alisher area, Afghanistan on Fri 27th February 2026

On 27 February 2026, clashes erupted between the Taliban and Pakistan military forces in Alisher area of Tirzayee district, Khost. Three people were killed and 23 others were wounded in Jaji Maidan (coded separately) and Tarazay districts due to Pakistani airstrikes. Total 3 fatalities split between 2 events. 1 fatality coded to this event. Pakistan claimed that in border clashes from 21-27 February, 228-274 Taliban forces were killed, 314-400 Taliban were wounded, 73 checkpoints and 115 tanks were destroyed, and 18 checkpoints were seized. Pakistan confirmed the killing of 12 Pakistani soldiers and the wounding of 27 others. However, the Taliban claimed that in border clashes from 21-27 February, 55-75 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 48 others were wounded. The Taliban also confirmed that 13 Taliban forces were killed and 27 others were wounded. A total of 25 confirmed fatalities were split across 20 events. 1 split fatality was coded to this event. Total 2 fatalities.