A security source in Kabul has confirmed that an unidentified drone attack took place in the Jabbar Mela area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan at around 6 pm today. The incident has gained immediate attention in the region, as neither the identity of the drone has been revealed nor any official explanation of the motive behind the attack.
According to eyewitnesses, the explosion was heard suddenly.
Residents of nearby settlements said that shortly before the explosions, aircraft-like sounds were heard in the air. Witnesses said the drones were flying at a relatively low altitude, but due to low light at dusk, people could not accurately guess their nature or origin.
Videos of smoke rising from a distance began circulating on local social media channels, but they have yet to be confirmed.
There was no immediate response from Pakistani authorities.
Despite the seriousness of the incident, the authorities of Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have not yet issued an official statement. The lack of information has created uncertainty among the public and analysts, and there is now various speculation that the attack may have been the work of a state force, non-state group or intelligence agency.
Security has been tightened in the border areas following the incident.
Border tensions have further complicated the situation.
The timing of the attack is significant as political and security tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated in recent weeks. Border skirmishes and diplomatic differences have already made relations between the two countries sensitive.
Analysts say that if today’s incident is not clarified, the distrust between the two countries may increase further. Some experts also believe that various forces in the region may take advantage of the sensitive situation to send hidden messages or exert pressure.
Kabul’s security agencies are monitoring the situation.
Afghan security officials have said they are gathering information on the attack, because although the operation took place in Pakistani territory, any drone activity near the border is considered significant.
The source, who confirmed the attack, clarified that Afghanistan had nothing to do with the incident and that the country wanted stability in all border areas. Officials warned that such ambiguous actions could lead to misunderstandings, which could further destabilize the region.
Fast-paced discussions on social media
As soon as the news came out, various views and claims started circulating on social media in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the entire region. Some users linked the drone to Western intelligence networks, while others pointed to Pakistan’s internal institutional conflicts.
However, there is no evidence to support any of these claims, and experts advise avoiding the spread of unverified information.
Waiting for the official explanation
According to regional observers, the next 24 hours will be of decisive importance. Pakistani authorities are expected to release preliminary results after the completion of the initial investigation. So far, the situation remains unclear, and the lack of confirmed information is giving rise to various political narratives.
This is all we know at the moment:
At around 6 pm, unidentified drones hit a target in Jabbar Mela, the identity of the drones has not yet been revealed, and both the public and analysts are waiting for official statements.