Cheap weapons, growing fears: Inside the Taliban’s drone campaign against Pakistan
Pakistan says it intercepted 23 suicide drones launched from Afghanistan into Pakistani airspace in September alone.
France 24 reports: Pakistan says it intercepted 23 suicide drones launched from Afghanistan into Pakistani airspace in September alone.
Since the conflict began in February 2026, the Taliban have increasingly used drones to attack Pakistan, raising concerns in Islamabad.
This world story centres on Pakistan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Inside the Taliban, Afghanistan and Pakistani.
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