Pakistani forces conducted further strikes against Afghan Taliban positions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border between 1:37 PM and 2:07 PM UTC on October 12th, 2025. Unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) strikes targeted the Shapola Khula Afghan Taliban Post and the Barikot Base Camp. Additionally, Pakistani artillery was used against a Taliban post near Chitral, according to multiple reports. These actions represent an continuation of ongoing military operations following earlier airstrikes and clashes. The UCAV strikes, as reported by Forum Strategic, indicate the use of advanced aerial capabilities in targeting Taliban infrastructure. The targeting of posts near Chitral by artillery, as noted by OSINTWarfare, demonstrates a continued engagement along the contested border. The latest strikes occur amidst heightened tensions and disputed casualty figures between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban. Previous reports from earlier today detailed Pakistani claims of capturing numerous Afghan posts and inflicting significant casualties, while Afghan authorities presented contrasting figures. The Pakistani Defense Minister had previously described their actions as a response to "unprovoked firing and raids" by the Afghan Taliban.
