Afghan Taliban forces have targeted border infrastructure at the Spin BoldakāChaman crossing point between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with footage appearing to show them attempting to blow up part of the crossing in the Mazal Gali area, according to reports from NAYA and Sonia posted between 2:36 AM and 3:36 AM UTC on October 15th, 2025. The actions coincide with ongoing clashes between Pakistani and Afghan armies, which have led to a large displacement of people in the affected areas, NAYA reported. Videos also show fuel containers, suggesting plans to further damage border infrastructure, Sonia stated. During this one-hour reporting window, Afghan Taliban tanks were observed rolling towards the line of contact at the Chaman border crossing, as reported by NAYA on X. Sonia also shared videos appearing to show a Pakistani military site being targeted. The Taliban's actions at Mazal Gali, a section of the Spin BoldakāChaman border, occurred within the reporting period, indicating a deliberate effort to damage critical crossing infrastructure. These developments follow sustained border engagements between Pakistani and Afghan forces. Previous reports from October 15th, 2025, indicated intensified clashes along the ChamanāSpin Boldak border, with explosions reported in Spin Boldak district and indications of Taliban troop movements. The current window's events suggest an escalation in tactics by the Taliban, moving beyond direct confrontation to targeting infrastructure. Further context from earlier reports on October 15th, 2025, noted that Pakistani troops had been engaged in fierce battles with the Taliban in the Spin Boldak area, with reports of artillery use by Pakistani forces. Despite the intensity, initial reports at that time indicated no casualties. The ongoing situation at the Spin BoldakāChaman crossing is a critical point of contention, being a key transit route between the two nations.
