Islamabad: The Pakistan Army on Wednesday carried out precision air and ground strikes on key Afghan Taliban strongholds in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, killing dozens of militants.
Security sources report that recent targeted attacks have destroyed the Taliban’s Battalion No. 4 and Border Brigade No. 6, resulting in the elimination of both Afghan and foreign fighters. Concurrently, militants attempted to infiltrate Pakistan through the Turkmenzai border area in the Mohmand district. It is believed that the group planned to carry out terrorist attacks within Pakistan.
Security sources said the Pakistan Army’s quick and coordinated action stopped the infiltration. The operation forced the Afghan Taliban to rely on Fitna al-Khawarij elements to continue their activities. A major militant formation that crossed the border was completely neutralised in Mohmand, where at least 30 militants were killed, sources confirmed.
#Pakistan state TV confirms air strikes in #Kandahar. PTV reports that "Pakistan Army's retaliatory action against #Afghan #Taliban aggression as key hideouts destroyed". PTV quoted named security sources as saying that "key hideouts of Afghan Taliban successfully targeted by… pic.twitter.com/Ep2YaGiBDl
— Tahir Khan (@taahir_khan) October 15, 2025Officials said the Pakistan Army remains ready to counter any aggression and protect national borders. Military operations are still underway, and reports suggest more militant casualties in the area. The recent strikes were described as strong and precise, leaving the Afghan Taliban in disarray. The group suffered heavy human and material losses, causing panic and confusion within its ranks.
Pakistan carried out precision strikes in the Afghan provinces of #Kandahar and #Kabul, targeting only the hideouts of the Afghan Taliban and Khawarij elements
In Kandahar, the Pakistan Army struck key targets including the Afghan Taliban’s Battalion Headquarters No. 4,… https://t.co/K3p5v6SNp4 pic.twitter.com/rRMLdCGgpM
— Eagle Eye (@zarrar_11PK) October 15, 2025The Taliban released a propaganda video claiming to have captured a T-55 tank from the Pakistan Army. Officials dismissed the claim, explaining that the Russian-made tank shown in the video actually belongs to the Afghan Taliban. Sources also confirmed that recent Pakistan Army operations in Kabul targeted the leadership of Fitna al-Hindustan, a network accused of coordinating cross-border attacks.
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