SECURITY — June 12, 2026
Pakistani Drones Reported Patrolling Over Khost Province
Local sources report Pakistani drones patrolling low over Khost since 22 Jawza after airstrikes that the Taliban say killed 13 civilians.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
Local sources in Khost province report that drones have been patrolling at low altitude over Khost city and several districts since the morning of 22 Jawza. The activity includes areas around the new Khost International Airport as well as the districts of Ismailkhel, Manduzai, Gerbez, and Tani. Local people attribute the drones to Pakistan.
The patrols follow recent Pakistani airstrikes in Kunar, Khost, and Paktika provinces. The Taliban stated that the strikes killed 13 civilians, including women and children, and wounded 14 others. UNAMA confirmed civilian casualties from the airstrikes. Pakistan stated that the airstrikes targeted terrorist centers and hideouts.
The reports are based on anonymous local sources and note the timing of the drone activity in relation to the earlier strikes. No further details on the duration or purpose of the patrols have been provided in the accounts.
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Reliability assessment
Single outlet with anonymous local sources only; no named officials, direct evidence, or independent corroboration for the core drone patrol claim. Context on prior airstrikes is second-hand reporting of statements.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.
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