Military Conflict Between Afghanistan and Pakistan

阿富汗與巴基斯坦的軍事衝突

Jun 19, 2026, 12:11

Introduction

The Afghan Ministry of Defence has announced that it carried out air strikes against militant bases inside Pakistan, although the Pakistani government has denied these claims.

阿富汗國防部宣布，其對巴基斯坦境內的激進分子基地進行了空襲，但巴基斯坦政府否認了這些指控。

Main Body

The Afghan government reported that its air force conducted targeted operations on Thursday night in the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. According to Kabul, these strikes destroyed facilities used by ISIS-Khorasan and other hostile groups. The Afghan Ministry of Defence emphasized that these bases were used to plan attacks against Afghanistan and claimed that some foreign intelligence services were helping these militants.

阿富汗政府報告稱，其空軍於週四晚上在俾路支省和開伯-普赫圖吞誇省進行了針對性行動。根據喀布爾的說法，這些空襲摧毀了由伊斯蘭國-呼羅珊省（ISIS-K）和其他敵對組織使用的設施。阿富汗國防部強調，這些基地被用於計劃攻擊阿富汗，並聲稱某些外國情報機構在協助這些激進分子。

In contrast, Pakistan's Information Ministry rejected these claims, stating they were not true. Islamabad asserted that they only found and destroyed a simple drone from Afghanistan near the Khyber district. Furthermore, the Pakistani government maintained that militant groups are actually supported and operated from within Afghan territory. This tension happens while the International Institute for Strategic Studies notes that although Afghanistan does not have fighter jets, it does have helicopters and drones capable of crossing the border.

相反地，巴基斯坦資訊部否認了這些指控，稱其並不屬實。伊斯蘭馬巴德聲明，他們僅在開伯區附近發現並摧毀了一架來自阿富汗的簡單無人機。此外，巴基斯坦政府堅持認為，激進分子組織實際上是在阿富汗領土內獲得支持並運作。在此緊張局勢之際，國際戰略研究所指出，雖然阿富汗沒有戰鬥機，但確實擁有能夠跨境的直升機和無人機。

Historically, both countries have accused each other of protecting rebel groups. This instability is clear because a ceasefire failed in March, and mediation efforts led by China have not yet brought peace. Consequently, the humanitarian impact has been severe; United Nations data shows that cross-border fighting caused 372 Afghan civilian deaths and 397 injuries in the first three months of 2026. Recent clashes include Pakistani strikes that Islamabad claims killed 26 militants, while Kabul reports that 13 people died, including 11 children.

從歷史上看，兩國一直互相指責對方保護叛軍組織。由於三月的停火協議失敗，且由中國主導的調解努力尚未帶來和平，這種不穩定狀態顯而易見。因此，人道主義影響十分嚴重；聯合國數據顯示，2026年首三個月，跨境戰鬥導致 372 名阿富汗平民死亡，397 人受傷。最近的衝突包括巴基斯坦的襲擊，伊斯蘭馬巴德聲稱擊斃 26 名激進分子，而喀布爾則報告有 13 人死亡，其中包括 11 名兒童。

Conclusion

The current situation is marked by a cycle of revenge attacks and a total lack of diplomatic agreement regarding border security.

目前的情況是以報復性襲擊為特徵的循環，且在邊境安全方面完全缺乏外交協議。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The "Reporting Tug-of-War"

At an A2 level, you usually say: "He said that..." or "She said..." To reach B2, you need to stop using "said" for everything. In news and formal arguments, we use Reporting Verbs to show the intention behind the words.

Look at how this article handles the conflict between two sides. It isn't just reporting speech; it's reporting claims and denials.

🛠 The Power-Up Vocabulary

Instead of "said," notice these specific movements in the text:

Asserting Strength: $\rightarrow$ Asserted / Emphasized
- Example: "Islamabad asserted that they only found a drone."
- (B2 Logic: This means they aren't just speaking; they are stating something strongly as a fact.)
Pushing Back: $\rightarrow$ Rejected / Denied
- Example: "The Pakistani government has denied these claims."
- (B2 Logic: This is the opposite of asserting. It is used specifically to say something is NOT true.)
Giving Details: $\rightarrow$ Maintained / Reported
- Example: "The Pakistani government maintained that militant groups are... within Afghan territory."
- (B2 Logic: To "maintain" a position means to keep saying the same thing, even when others disagree.)

📈 From A2 to B2: The Transformation

A2 Style (Simple): "Afghanistan said they attacked bases. Pakistan said it is not true."

B2 Style (Nuanced): "Afghanistan emphasized that it carried out strikes, whereas Pakistan rejected those claims."

💡 Pro-Tip for Fluency

When you describe a disagreement in English, don't just tell me what happened. Tell me how they said it. Use "In contrast" (found in the text) to pivot between these different reporting verbs. This creates a logical bridge that makes your English sound academic and professional.

Vocabulary Learning

conducted (v.)

To organize and carry out a particular activity.

Example:The army conducted a series of targeted operations to neutralize the threat.

hostile (adj.)

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

Example:The troops encountered hostile groups as they approached the border.

emphasized (v.)

To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.

Example:The minister emphasized that national security is the government's top priority.

asserted (v.)

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Example:The spokesperson asserted that the claims made by the opposing side were false.

maintained (v.)

To insist that something is true, even when others disagree.

Example:Despite the evidence, the official maintained that no laws had been broken.

instability (n.)

The state of being unstable; a lack of predictability or security.

Example:Political instability in the region has led to a decline in foreign investment.

ceasefire (n.)

A temporary suspension of fighting; a truce.

Example:Both nations agreed to a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians.

mediation (n.)

Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it.

Example:International mediation is often required to end long-standing border conflicts.

consequently (adv.)

As a result of something that happened before.

Example:The border was closed; consequently, trade between the two countries stopped.

diplomatic (adj.)

Relating to the official relations between different nations.

Example:The two countries are attempting to find a diplomatic solution to avoid war.

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