Pakistan Says It Struck 10 Drone-Related Sites in Afghanistan; Kandahar Hit

Pakistan says it carried out precision aerial and drone strikes against 10 locations inside Afghanistan, describing the sites as facilities used to launch or store drones for attempted attacks against Pakistan. Islamabad described the action as “calibrated and proportionate” and said only identified military objectives were targeted.

The strikes followed Pakistan’s claim a day earlier that its air defences had intercepted eight drones entering from Afghanistan, four near Torkham and four near the Kohat border area.

An airstrike was also reported in Kandahar, the southern city that serves as the principal base of Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. AFP reported that residents heard an aircraft followed by a large explosion and saw fire in the city centre; Afghan officials had not immediately provided details on the target or casualties at the time of that report.

Pakistan warned that any further violation of its sovereignty would face an “immediate and decisive response.” Details of the 10 reported targets, damage and possible casualties have not yet been independently established.

Independent verification is pending.

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Update: Afghan Taliban Confirm Kandahar Strike

Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says an airstrike hit a desert area in District 9 of Kandahar city at around 3:00 a.m. on Thursday. According to TOLOnews, Mujahid said the strike caused no damage, while the explosion was reportedly heard across several parts of Kandahar.

The statement follows Pakistan’s claim that eight drones entering its airspace from Afghanistan were intercepted on Wednesday. Afghan authorities have separately rejected Pakistan’s allegation that the drones originated from Afghanistan.

Pakistan has not yet publicly confirmed the specific Kandahar strike. Independent verification is pending.