Security sources say multiple Taliban positions were destroyed after cross-border firing near Khost
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s armed forces launched a strong retaliatory response after what security sources described as unprovoked aggression by Afghan Taliban forces along the Pak-Afghan border near Khost on Thursday morning.
According to security officials, several key Afghan Taliban posts were completely destroyed during the exchange of fire. The confrontation reportedly followed cross-border firing incidents that heightened tensions along the frontier.
Security sources said Pakistani forces targeted Taliban positions effectively using artillery and quadcopter surveillance and strike capabilities. The precision response inflicted significant damage on multiple installations across the border, officials added.
Following Pakistan’s decisive action, Afghan Taliban personnel were seen waving white flags at several posts, according to the same sources, signaling a halt in hostilities at certain points during the clash.
There was no immediate official statement from Afghan authorities regarding casualties or the extent of damage on their side. The situation remains tense, with security forces maintaining heightened vigilance along the border.
Further details are awaited as officials continue to monitor developments in the volatile frontier region.
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