Pakistan Claims It Captures 19 Afghan Border Posts in Retaliatory Operations

Pakistan Claims It has captured 19 Afghan security posts along the Pak-Afghan border and targeted several militant hideouts in response to attacks by Afghan forces, according to Pakistani security sources. The operations were carried out in areas where Afghan forces reportedly fired on Pakistani posts and attempted cross-border infiltrations.

Security sources stated that Afghan forces opened fire on Pakistani posts in Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Chitral in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Baramcha in Balochistan. Pakistani forces responded with prompt and effective retaliatory operations using artillery, tanks, light and heavy weapons, drones, and air support.

“So far, Pakistan has captured 19 Afghan posts on the Afghan border from where attacks were being launched on Pakistan,” state broadcaster PTV News reported, citing security sources. Several Afghan soldiers were reportedly killed, and militant formations were forced to retreat due to the intensity of Pakistan’s response.

Pakistani forces targeted Afghan military positions and militant hideouts, including Taliban and Daesh facilities operating under the protection of the interim Afghan government. Security sources said a Taliban tank position and the Second Battalion Headquarters of the First Brigade in Baramcha, reportedly used for deploying TTP militants, were destroyed, causing significant casualties and material losses.

Additionally, Durani Camp No. 2, described as a central launch site for cross-border militant activity, was destroyed, with initial reports suggesting over 50 Taliban and foreign fighters were killed. Several Afghan posts, including Doran Mela, Turkmanzai, Afghani Shaheedan, and Jandoser in Kharlachi and Baramcha sectors, were also destroyed.

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi described the Afghan attacks on Pakistani posts as unprovoked and said Afghan forces fired on civilian populations, violating international laws. He emphasized that Pakistan’s forces responded decisively and remain alert to prevent further incursions.

Security sources added that Afghan forces failed to provide covering fire for militants during the retaliatory strikes. Pakistani operations also targeted TTP and Daesh hideouts inside Afghanistan. Pakistani posts in Baramcha, Chagai district, came under fire as Afghan forces attempted infiltration into Pishin and Zhob districts, but these attempts were successfully repelled.

State-run Radio Pakistan shared footage of Afghan posts on fire and Afghan soldiers surrendering in Kurram. Security sources reiterated that Pakistan’s response was strong, precise, and targeted at neutralizing terrorist threats along the border.