Pakistan says eight drones from Afghanistan shot down near Torkham and Kohat

Pakistani security sources said the country's air-defence systems shot down eight drones after they entered Pakistani airspace from the Afghan side. According to the Pakistani account, four drones were intercepted in areas adjoining the Torkham border and four others in mountainous areas near Kohat. Radio Pakistan and Dawn reported the same eight-drone figure, citing security sources. Pakistani security sources attributed the drones to the Afghan Taliban authorities. Afghan authorities had not immediately confirmed the allegation. The incident comes amid heightened Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions following recent cross-border military activity. Full details about the drones' origin, intended targets and responsibility remain unclear. Further statements from Pakistani and Afghan authorities could clarify the circumstances. Torkham is a major crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan, while Kohat lies deeper inside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Reports of drones at both locations add a new dimension to the current border tensions.