Pakistan says it struck 10 targets in Afghanistan after drone attacks
Pakistan said it carried out fresh airstrikes on 10 targets in Afghanistan after accusing Afghan forces of launching drones and shelling Pakistani border posts. A resident told AFP that Kandahar was hit, while Kabul had not immediately confirmed the strikes.
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What happened
Pakistan’s information minister said Pakistani forces struck 10 targets in Afghanistan, accusing the country of allowing militant sanctuaries. [2]
References for this detail (1)
- Pakistan confirms Afghan strikes after resident says Kandahar hitthepeninsulaqatar.com · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC
A resident told AFP that an overnight airstrike hit Kandahar, home to the Taliban government’s supreme leader; the minister did not specify the locations of the 10 targets. [2]
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- Pakistan confirms Afghan strikes after resident says Kandahar hitthepeninsulaqatar.com · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC
Pakistan said its forces had earlier shot down eight drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan, including near Kohat and the Torkham border crossing. [3][1]
References for this detail (2)
- Pakistan shoots down 8 drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan amid fresh border clashesdailyexcelsior.com · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 2:02 AM UTC
- Pakistan spune că a lovit 10 obiective în Afganistan după ce a acuzat Kabulul de atacuri cu dronemediafax.ro · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 5:01 AM UTC
Afghan authorities had not immediately responded to the new strike announcement; a Taliban spokesman had denied that Afghan forces carried out the alleged drone attacks, according to the report. [3]
References for this detail (1)
- Pakistan spune că a lovit 10 obiective în Afganistan după ce a acuzat Kabulul de atacuri cu dronemediafax.ro · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 5:01 AM UTC
Context from the sources
The strikes followed Pakistani airstrikes earlier in the week that Afghanistan and the United Nations described differently: Pakistan said 28 militants were killed, while the UN reported at least three civilian deaths. [2]
The latest escalation came days after an attack on a police headquarters in northern Pakistan that killed at least 31 people, according to the report. [2]
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- [1] Pakistan shoots down 8 drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan amid fresh border clashesdailyexcelsior.comReferenced for: detail 3
- [3] Pakistan spune că a lovit 10 obiective în Afganistan după ce a acuzat Kabulul de atacuri cu dronemediafax.roReferenced for: detail 3, detail 4
- [2] Pakistan confirms Afghan strikes after resident says Kandahar hitthepeninsulaqatar.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2
What this could mean for you
Greater danger for civilians and security personnel near the border and reported strike areas.
Cross-border airstrikes and alleged drone attacks can expose nearby communities to further military activity.
Reported basis: [2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Additional strikes or retaliatory attacks occur.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Possible delays or restrictions at the Torkham crossing.
Border authorities may tighten movement controls after reported drone and airstrike incidents.
Reported basis: [3][1] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Security incidents continue near the crossing.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
For your country
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Further Pakistani strikes or Afghan retaliation would deepen the cross-border escalation.
Additional drone attacks or shelling near Pakistani border posts could trigger new military action.
Pressure eases if…
A verified halt to cross-border attacks and restoration of communication between the two sides could reduce immediate escalation.
Reopening or maintaining normal operations at Torkham despite the reported incidents would limit travel disruption.
Still unclear
The locations and damage associated with most of the 10 reported targets were not specified.
The number of casualties from the latest strikes and whether Afghanistan will respond remain unclear.
Market implications
Market impact
Sources (3)
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ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 : Pakistan's security forces on Wednesday shot down eight drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan after they entered Pakistani airspace, security sources said,…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Flames and smoke rise from an area struck by an airstrike in Kandahar on September 24, 2026. (Photo by AFP) Afghanistan: An overnight airstrike hit…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Autoritățile afgane nu au răspuns imediat la anunțul privind noile lovituri, iar purtătorul de cuvânt al guvernului taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid, negase miercuri că forțele afgane…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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