Pakistan shoots down eight drones launched from Afghanistan amid border clashes
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Pakistan’s security forces reported that they shot down eight drones that were launched from Afghanistan near the Torkham and Kohat border crossings. The incident occurred during a period of renewed fighting between Pakistani and Afghan forces, with both sides accusing each other of militant infiltration and airstrikes. The drones were described as rudimentary models, and some were neutralised using a “soft‑kill” operation. The event highlights ongoing tensions and the risk of escalation along the disputed border.
Covered by 8 outlets across the spectrum: 38% left, 62% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): NDTV, The Hindu
- Center (4): Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Mid-Day, The New Indian Express
Sources
- Pakistan says it launched air strikes on Afghanistan over drone attacks — Deccan Herald (center)
- Pakistan says it struck sites in Afghanistan linked to drone incursions — Deccan Herald (center)
- Pak says it struck 10 Afghanistan sites allegedly used to launch drone attacks — Hindustan Times (center)
- Pakistan claims eight drones from Afghanistan shot down amid fresh clashes — Mid-Day (center)
- Pakistan Attacks 10 Sites In Afghanistan After Alleged Drone Strikes On Border — NDTV (left-leaning)
- Pakistan says it hit 10 Afghanistan sites after accusing Kabul of drone attacks — The New Indian Express (center)
- Pakistan shoots down eight drones ‘launched from Afghanistan’ amid fresh border clashes — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Pakistan struck sites in Afghanistan in response to recent drone intrusion: Minister — The Hindu (left-leaning)