Taliban Claims Drone Strike on Military Facility in Islamabad; Pakistan Scrambles Fighter Jets
- The Afghan Air Force conducted a drone strike on the Pakistani military's 'Hamza' base in Islamabad, causing heavy casualties and significant damage, according to Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense.
- The Taliban claimed responsibility for the drone strike, reporting material damage and casualties, though independent verification is not available.
- In response, Pakistan scrambled fighter jets over Islamabad and temporarily suspended operations at Islamabad International Airport amid heightened security concerns.
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The Taliban regime in Afghanistan said Saturday that it attacked with drones a military centre in Islamabad, being the first time the drones reached Pakistan's capital, in full scale of a week-long conflict. "As part of the continuation of Rad-al-Zulm repression operations, after the arrival of the air forces of the Islamic Empire, the ...
The Afghan Taliban leadership announced on Saturday that it had launched a drone attack on a military facility in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. The statement said the operation was carried out on Friday night as part of Operation Raddul Zulm (Response to Oppression), after Pakistani forces carried out several deadly airstrikes on several Afghan targets the previous day. The Taliban government said at least four people were killed and 15 othe…
The alleged attack comes amid days of tensions along the disputed Durand Line between Afghanistan and Pakistan, who have exchanged air and mortar attacks in recent days.
Afghan Drone Targets Pakistan's Hamza Military System After Striking Kohat Military Fortress
"At about 5:00 PM today, Afghan Air Forces carried out an airstrike on the Pakistani military’s strategic center, "Hamza" in Faizabad, Islamabad," the Ministry of National Defense, Afghanistan said in a post on X.
Taliban claims drone strike on military facility in Islamabad; Pakistan scrambles fighter jets
Afghan forces carried out a drone strike on Friday targeting a military facility known as the “Hamza” base in the Faizabad area of Islamabad, Pakistan. According to security sources, the strike specifically targeted the military installation within the Pakistani capital, TOLO News reports. However, authorities have not yet released details about the extent of the damage or any potential casualties resulting from the incident. The Taliban have cl…
The Afghan Taliban leadership announced on Saturday that it had carried out a drone attack on a military facility in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.
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