Officials stress Pakistan’s retaliatory actions not directed against Afghan civilians
Security officials said that Afghan forces initiated gunfire at several border points — including Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Chitral, and Baramcha — with the apparent aim of facilitating Khawarij formations to cross into Pakistan.
Pakistan’s border posts, already on high alert, responded swiftly and with precision, targeting the attacking positions effectively. The exchange of fire soon escalated into a full-scale retaliatory operation that continues to target militant hideouts along the frontier.
In precise artillery and drone strikes, Pakistani forces destroyed several command centers, including the Durand Mela, Turkmanzai, Shahidan, Jandosar, and Kharchar Fort — described as a major Khawarij stronghold.
The Taliban’s Manojaba Battalion Headquarters 1 and 2, Durrani Camp, and Leobund posts were also razed to the ground, killing dozens of Taliban fighters and foreign militants.
