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Cheap weapons, growing fears: Inside the Taliban’s drone campaign against Pakistan

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Briefings

In October 2026, Pakistan reported intercepting 23 suicide drones launched from Afghanistan in September alone, marking a significant escalation in drone warfare since the Taliban's conflict began in February 2026. This data suggests a growing threat to Pakistan's airspace, prompting heightened security concerns in Islamabad.

Key points

• Pakistan intercepted 23 suicide drones launched from Afghanistan in September 2026 alone.
• Since the Taliban's conflict began in February 2026, drone attacks on Pakistan have increased significantly.

Context and limitations

Data covers only September 2026; full scope of drone activity remains unknown without additional reporting.

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