Tech Desk: Kabul has confirmed significant retaliatory artillery strikes against Pakistani military positions following a series of cross-border drone attacks. This marks a serious escalation in the ongoing Afghan Pakistan border clashes, with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence reporting direct hits on a major Pakistani military base and several border outposts. The retaliatory action came after four Pakistani drone strikes targeted a border commissariat and security installations in Paktika province.

TheThe Afghan Ministry of Defence stated that its counter-operations inflicted substantial casualties among Pakistani military personnel and caused significant structural damage to Pakistan’s border defence infrastructure. Crucially, Kabul reported no casualties or injuries sustained by its own forces during the exchange, emphasizing their readiness to defend territorial integrity.

Tensions along the long and porous Durand Line have been consistently high since February, leading to repeated standoffs and skirmishes. This latest incident underscores the volatile situation as both nations continue military buildups. While Afghan authorities have confirmed their response, Pakistani officials have yet to issue an official statement regarding the casualties and damage claimed by Kabul. The international community watches closely as these Afghan Pakistan border clashes intensify.