Pakistan has seized 19 Afghan posts along the border, with Afghan Taliban forces on these posts killed or having fled, according to security sources reporting on developments between 12:06 AM and 12:36 AM UTC on October 12th, 2025. Local tribal leaders and residents in Khurram Agency have also joined Pakistan's armed forces at their posts, taking up arms for national defense following mosque announcements, a local journalist reported. Security sources stated that Pakistani forces have been successfully targeting Afghan posts with heavy weapons since the night, describing the seizure of the posts as a major achievement against Afghan forces. The conflict, which has seen continuous heavy clashes along the Durand Line, is a continuation of artillery strikes initiated by Pakistan in retaliation for what it described as "unprovoked military aggression." The escalating situation follows previous reports of Pakistan's military continuing its offensive, with social media indications of Afghan posts being targeted and decimated. The Afghan Taliban's prior requests for de-escalation were reportedly rejected by Pakistan. Previous reports from October 11th detailed Pakistan's military response, including heavy weapons targeting Afghan posts and claims of destroying multiple Afghan posts. The Afghan A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, reportedly used in a bombing of Lahore on the night of October 11th, were supplied by the U.S. prior to the Taliban's takeover and are capable of carrying various armaments.
