Taliban forces claimed capture of 20 Pakistani outposts along the Durand Line during the 29-minute reporting window from 5:15:56 PM to 5:45:42 PM UTC on February 26, 2026, in Nangarhar, Kunar, Paktia, Bajaur, Khyber, Mohmand, and Chitral sectors, as Pakistani forces reported destroying two Taliban posts in Bajaur and killing five Taliban fighters in Khyber, according to TOLOnews and @KazmiWajahat on X. TOLOnews shared a video detailing Islamic Emirate operations against Pakistani military targets, stating the number of fallen outposts reached twenty. Pakistani sources reported swift responses in Bajaur-Nawagai, Khyber-Tirah, Mohmand, and Chitral Arundu sectors, including destruction of a Taliban post in Arundu after mortar strikes per @War_Analysts, and heavy artillery use against Taliban positions per @OSPSF. In Zazai district, Paktia, @Mohsin_o2 detailed Pakistani forces damaging Barikot Base, destroying Almas Post, and forcing Taliban retreats from Bagdarra Post after failed infiltrations. Clashes intensified at Nawa Pass in Bajaur/Kunar-Chitral, with footage showing Pakistan Army strikes on Taliban positions, as posted by @TSHInsight. Local journalists reported fighting at Nawa Pass and explosions in Margha area along North and South Waziristan, per @LalWazir19. Officials noted attacks in Nangarhar, Kunar, and Zazi Maidan with casualties on both sides. These developments follow Taliban claims of capturing seven Pakistani outposts in Nangarhar and Kunar earlier on February 26, as reported in the previous update citing @Zabehulah_M33, amid Pakistan's Operation Ghazab Lil Haqq announced in response to Taliban offensives.
