Pakistan says it intercepted four drones fired from Afghanistan
Summary
Pakistan said it intercepted four simple drones fired from Afghanistan’s Taliban forces in the Balochistan region. The Taliban also said they launched air strikes on Pakistan after Islamabad carried out air attacks in eastern Afghanistan that caused many deaths.Key Facts
- Afghan Taliban forces fired four basic drones into southern Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
- Pakistan’s military intercepted these drones using its air defense system.
- The Taliban claimed they attacked Pakistan’s border areas with air strikes targeting an ISIS-linked group.
- The Taliban does not have fighter jets or a full air force but uses small drones in border fighting.
- Cross-border conflict has increased since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021.
- Pakistan accuses the Taliban of sheltering the Pakistan Taliban (TTP), who attack Pakistan.
- Afghanistan denies these accusations and says Pakistan hosts hostile groups crossing into Afghanistan.
- Recent fighting followed Pakistani air attacks inside Afghan territory that reportedly killed civilians.
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