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Pakistan Air Force Strikes Afghanistan Drone Sites, Taliban Warns

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 2:27 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Pakistan's air force struck ten locations in Afghanistan, targeting drone launch and storage sites, on September 24, 2026.
Pakistan claims the strikes killed 28 militants.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the attacks responded to eight drones launched from Afghan territory.
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid denied any drone launches and warned of an appropriate response.
The escalation threatens China-mediated ceasefire talks involving Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

History

Historical Context

U.S. drones first struck Pakistan’s tribal belt in 2004, launching a covert campaign that grew to roughly 300 CIA-run attacks and killed an estimated 2,000 militants by 2015. Persistent Pakistani protests led Islamabad to conduct its own cross-border bombings, now targeting Afghan sites. China, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are pressed to mediate the escalating tension.

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Story summary

Pakistan's air force struck ten locations in Afghanistan, targeting drone launch and storage sites, on September 24, 2026.
Pakistan claims the strikes killed 28 militants.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the attacks responded to eight drones launched from Afghan territory.
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid denied any drone launches and warned of an appropriate response.
The escalation threatens China-mediated ceasefire talks involving Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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