Pakistan Launches Airstrikes on 10 Afghan Sites After Drone Accusations

Pakistan targets 10 Afghan sites in response to alleged drone attacks, escalating tensions amid mediation efforts.

September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Peshawar, Pakistan — Pakistan conducted aerial strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan early Thursday, accusing the Taliban government of using the territory to launch drone attacks against its border regions. The move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations and threatens international mediation efforts.

Afghan officials in Khost province reported that the strikes occurred around 3:30 a.m. local time, targeting areas near the provincial center, though no casualties were immediately confirmed. Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced the operation on social media following claims that Afghan forces had launched drones and shelled border posts after a failed cross-border infiltration attempt by militants.

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The Afghan government has not issued an official statement, but a spokesman denied any involvement in drone attacks on Pakistan. The conflicting accounts come days after Pakistan conducted airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, which killed 28 militants, while Afghan authorities reported civilian casualties. The U.N. confirmed the deaths, and Kabul lodged a formal protest. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s military claimed it intercepted eight drones before they could reach key border cities and responded with artillery fire against Taliban positions.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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