Afghanistan. Strong explosions heard in Kabul

Residents heard explosions throughout the city and sounds of fighter jets. "We can hear jets after each explosion," said a resident of the Afghan capital.

27 Feb, 00:08 — 27 Feb, 00:16

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Why this matters

The relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been historically tense, often involving cross-border incidents and disputes over the Durand Line. Escalations like bombings in the capital could signify a significant deterioration in regional stability and potentially lead to broader conflict, impacting humanitarian situations and international relations.

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Perspective Analysis

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Both outlets report strong explosions in Kabul, Afghanistan. However, Berlingske directly attributes these explosions to Pakistan bombing the Afghan capital due to a border dispute, while Observador reports residents hearing explosions and combat planes without identifying a perpetrator. This highlights a significant divergence in the attribution of responsibility for the incident.

Coverage matrix

	berlingske	observador
The specific cause and perpetrator of the explosions (Pakistani bombing due to a border dispute).
Residents hearing sounds of combat planes/jets after each explosion.

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

What sources agree on

Strong explosions were heard in Kabul.
The events occurred in Afghanistan's capital.

Where they diverge

Cause and perpetrator of the explosions

berlingske

Pakistan bombed the Afghan capital following a border dispute.

observador

Residents heard explosions and sounds of combat planes, but no specific perpetrator is identified.

Key claims1 agreed · 5 unverified

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Strong explosions were heard in Kabul.

agreed·berlingskeobservador

Pakistan bombed the Afghan capital.

unverified·berlingske

The bombing occurred after a border dispute.

unverified·berlingske

The relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan has significantly worsened in recent months.

Coverage gaps

The specific cause and perpetrator of the explosions (Pakistani bombing due to a border dispute).

Reportedberlingske

Missingobservador

Residents hearing sounds of combat planes/jets after each explosion.

Reportedobservador

Missingberlingske

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External Fact-Checks

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✗False

America bombed Kabul, Afghanistan, from a Pakistani American Airbus!

Rumor Scanner·13 Oct 2025Read →

How outlets covered this

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observador

Afeganistão. Fortes explosões ouvidas em Cabul

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berlingske

Pakistan bomber afghansk hovedstad efter grænsestrid

Key entities

KabulAfghan capital, site of explosions Afghanistancountry where explosions occurred Pakistanalleged perpetrator of bombing

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First report: observador · 27 Feb, 00:08|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 8m|Window: 8m

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observador27 Feb, 00:08First to report

Afeganistão. Fortes explosões ouvidas em Cabul

berlingske27 Feb, 00:16Latest update

Pakistan bomber afghansk hovedstad efter grænsestrid

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berlingske1h ago

Pakistan bomber afghansk hovedstad efter grænsestrid

Forholdet mellem nabolandene Afghanistan og Pakistan er de seneste måneder blevet markant forværret.

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observador1h ago

Afeganistão. Fortes explosões ouvidas em Cabul

Habitantes ouviram explosões por toda a cidade e sons de aviões de combate. "Podemos ouvir jatos após cada explosão", afirmou um residente da capital do Afeganistão.

By Agência Lusa

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Afghanistan. Strong explosions heard in Kabul

Why this matters

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What sources agree on

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Key claims1 agreed · 5 unverified

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Afeganistão. Fortes explosões ouvidas em Cabul

Right-leaning

Pakistan bomber afghansk hovedstad efter grænsestrid

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Afeganistão. Fortes explosões ouvidas em Cabul

Pakistan bomber afghansk hovedstad efter grænsestrid

Read at source (2 outlets)

Pakistan bomber afghansk hovedstad efter grænsestrid

Afeganistão. Fortes explosões ouvidas em Cabul

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Key claims1 agreed · 5 unverified

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