Deputy Chief of General Staff Visits Kunar Border Posts and Hospital Following Cross-Border Clashes

Haji Mali Khan Sadiq, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, visited military outposts and the provincial hospital in Kunar province to assess conditions following recent cross-border attacks attributed to Pakistani forces. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed the visit in an official statement.

During the tour, Sadiq met with military personnel stationed along the frontier and inspected defensive positions. He issued clear directives to troops regarding the protection of Afghanistan’s territorial integrity, emphasizing that national defense remains a primary priority for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Senior commanders from the local corps accompanied the delegation to review operational readiness.

Sadiq subsequently traveled to the Kunar Provincial Hospital to meet with soldiers and civilians injured in the border incidents. Ministry officials reported that direct financial assistance was distributed to the wounded patients during the visit. The delegation reviewed medical care being provided and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting affected personnel and their families.

The Ministry of National Defense stated that the visit was part of ongoing efforts to monitor border security and coordinate defensive measures. Officials focused their public statements on reinforcing frontier defenses and maintaining readiness in response to the recent military activity. The ministry did not release specific casualty figures or detailed timelines for the preceding clashes, describing them only as recent cross-border incidents. The visit underscores the administration's focus on stabilizing the eastern border region and ensuring adequate support for frontline forces.