Pakistan claims to strike drone facilities in Afghanistan

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Islamabad, September 24 - Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, stated on social media on the 24th that Pakistan conducted airstrikes on 10 locations within Afghanistan used for launching and storing drones.

Additionally, according to a report from AFP citing residents of Kandahar city in southern Afghanistan, after hearing the sound of aircraft that day, they also heard a huge explosion and saw a fire erupt in the city center.

Classification
Region
South Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
10 drone launch and storage sites
Activity
airstrikes conducted by Pakistan
Location
Kandahar
Unit
Pakistan Air Force
Time
September 24
Equipment
drones
Summary

Pakistan conducted airstrikes on September 24 targeting 10 drone launch and storage sites in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Eyewitnesses reported hearing aircraft followed by large explosions and seeing fires in the city center. The operation was confirmed by the Pakistani Minister of Information.

Key Facts
  • Pakistan conducted airstrikes on 10 drone facilities in Afghanistan.
  • The strikes were confirmed by the Pakistani Minister of Information.
  • Residents in Kandahar reported hearing aircraft and explosions.