Pakistan strikes drone sites in Afghanistan after drones entered its airspace, Minister Attaullah Tarar says, escalating tensions between the neighbours.
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ISLAMABAD, September 24, 2026 — Pakistan has carried out strikes against 10 locations in Afghanistan that it says were used to launch and store drones, Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Thursday. The development comes after Afghan drones entered Pakistani airspace on Wednesday, which Islamabad described as a violation of its sovereignty and an act of aggression.
Pakistan Strikes Drone Sites in Afghanistan
According to Tarar, Pakistan strikes drone sites in Afghanistan in response to the reported entry of drones launched from Afghan territory into Pakistan.
The Pakistani minister said the Pakistan Air Force strikes Afghanistan at 10 locations identified as being connected with the launching and storage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Pakistan described the reported drone incursion as a violation of its sovereignty. The incident has further increased tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Pakistan Afghanistan Drone Attacks Raise Tensions
The latest development follows growing concerns over Pakistan Afghanistan drone attacks and cross-border security incidents.
Pakistan said the drones entered its airspace on Wednesday from Afghan territory. Islamabad described the incident as an act of aggression and said its response was directed at locations associated with the reported drone activity.
The strikes add to existing tensions between the two neighbouring countries over security concerns and activities originating from Afghan territory.
Attaullah Tarar Says Pakistan Responded to Drone Incursion
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Pakistan took action after the reported drone entry into its airspace.
The minister’s statement said the targeted locations were used for launching and storing drones. Pakistan has maintained that the reported entry of Afghan drones into its territory constituted a violation of its sovereignty.
The development has placed renewed attention on Pakistan Afghanistan tensions, particularly over cross-border security and the use of drones.
Pakistan Air Defence and Afghan Territory
Pakistan has said its air-defence systems detected and neutralised the intruding platforms before they could reach their intended targets.
The Pakistani government has also stated that Afghan territory should not be used for hostile operations against Pakistan.
The latest strikes were presented by Islamabad as a response to the reported drone incursion and as part of its efforts to protect Pakistani territory.
Pakistan Strikes Drone Sites as Tensions Continue
The reported Pakistan strikes drone sites in Afghanistan represent another escalation in relations between the two neighbouring countries. Pakistan said the locations targeted were directly connected with drone launching and storage activities.
As both sides face continuing security tensions, the latest incident has brought renewed focus to cross-border drone activity and the security situation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
The Times of Russia will continue to follow developments surrounding the reported strikes and the wider security situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
