Pakistan’s security forces have claimed to have shot down four drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan near the Balochistan border, describing the incident as a failed attempt to violate the country’s sovereignty.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said the drones crossed into Pakistani airspace from Afghanistan on June 30. According to the military, the drones were allegedly sent with the support of militant groups operating in areas under the control of the Afghan Taliban.
The ISPR said Pakistan’s air defence systems detected the drones shortly after they entered the country’s airspace. Security forces then used counter-drone technology to intercept and destroy all four aircraft, preventing what the military described as a potential attack.
The statement also criticised the Afghan Taliban administration, accusing it of backing militant elements and attempting to divert public attention through such actions. Pakistan called on the Taliban authorities to prevent support for armed groups, avoid further provocations and pursue peaceful coexistence.
The military further warned that any future attempt to undermine Pakistan’s sovereignty would receive what it described as an effective and appropriate response under “Operation Ghazab Lil Haq,” adding that threats to national security would be dealt with swiftly and decisively.
Meanwhile, Russia expressed concern over the latest tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. In a statement on Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry urged both countries to resolve their long-running disputes through diplomatic and political dialogue rather than military confrontation.
Moscow also described recent Pakistani airstrikes near the border as regrettable. According to the United Nations, at least 28 people were killed in those strikes, while Pakistani authorities and the Afghan Taliban have separately claimed the death toll was higher. Russia called on both Islamabad and Kabul to end armed confrontations and pursue negotiations to settle their differences.
