Amid fresh airstrikes from Pakistan targeting Afghan territory, the US has issued a grave travel advisory for its nationals in the war-torn nation. The warning highlights the dire security environment created by the attacks, labeling it as extremely hazardous.
Details from the advisory reveal Pakistan’s military action hit Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar at 1:50 AM on February 27, 2026. Aircraft reportedly patrolled Afghan skies for hours, scanning for objectives until morning. Clashes at the border have led to the closure of primary crossings, stranding travelers.
US officials note ongoing hostilities reported across media, painting a picture of uncontrolled violence. Staying in or journeying to Afghanistan now carries ‘considerable risk,’ they warn, upholding the Level 4 advisory that prohibits all travel.
No consular assistance is available within Afghanistan, where the embassy shuttered in 2021. Operations run from Doha, limiting support to remote guidance. Directives are clear: avoid Iran’s border entirely, shun Pakistan frontier zones, and blend into the background.
The flare-up traces back to late February 26, escalating into full declarations of war by dawn. Kabul’s reprisals came after Pakistan’s strikes, touted as neutralizing 70 extremists. Afghan authorities refuted this, citing deaths among innocents. Taliban threats materialized into Thursday night offensives.
Unsubstantiated claims from Pakistan link the Taliban to TTP protection, stoking further animosity. With the US watching intently yet powerless to intervene directly, Americans face unprecedented dangers in this brewing regional crisis.