Taliban Intelligence Warns Media Against Publishing Military Casualty Figures from Pakistani Airstrikes
Taliban intelligence has warned media outlets via WhatsApp groups against publishing statistics on military casualties from Pakistani airstrikes, stating it would lead to "bad consequences." Sources told Amu TV that the notice also indicated Taliban intelligence is monitoring media along the border.
Following the airstrikes, Taliban authorities have reportedly increased pressure and censorship on domestic media, ordering outlets not to report on the locations, numbers or any details of Pakistani attacks on Taliban military sections. Several journalists inside Afghanistan verified these details to Amu TV but requested anonymity for their safety.
The journalists emphasized that Pakistani forces have struck both civilian areas, including innocent people, and Taliban military bases storing weapons from the previous government. They added that Taliban authorities instructed domestic media to refer to Pakistan as "Pakistan's military regime" in reports.
The airstrikes by Pakistani jets and drones, along with border clashes between Pakistani border guards and Taliban forces, have continued into their 20th day. Sources reported that Pakistani fighter jets bombed various parts of Kabul on Monday night (25 Hoot), including military centers and an ammunition depot of the Taliban Ministry of Defense in the Siah Sang area of District 8.
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