Pakistani forces intensified clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border between 9:06 AM and 10:06 AM UTC on October 15th, 2025, employing artillery and drone strikes. The Pakistani Army targeted Taliban headquarters in Shorabak district, Kandahar, with drones, reportedly killing or trapping 30 fighters, according to @Himat75. Heavy artillery engagements from Pakistan Security Forces in the Chaman sector have reportedly "raised to ground" multiple posts and hideouts, as stated by @dynamo_intel. During this one-hour reporting window, Pakistani tanks were observed targeting enemy positions in Chaman, as reported by @zarrar_11PK. Simultaneously, heavy clashes erupted between Afghan and Pakistani forces in Paktika Province, according to Afghanistan’s state media RTA, as reported by @FaytuksNetwork. These developments represent a significant escalation in the ongoing border conflict. Previous reports from earlier on October 15th, 2025, indicated that Pakistani forces had intensified clashes in the Chaman sector, with tanks targeting enemy positions. Drone strikes on Shorabak district were also previously reported, aiming to target leadership. The engagement in Paktika Province signifies the opening of a new front in the border conflict, expanding the area of hostilities beyond previously reported sectors.
