Pakistan launched cross-border air strikes using counterfeit Chinese weapons, and the other side dared not retaliate
Pakistan conducted air strikes on the provinces of Khost and Nangarhar in eastern Afghanistan, targeting strongholds of TTP (Taliban of Pakistan) and BLA (Baloch Liberation Army) forces stationed there.
In the operation, the Burraq and Shahpar-2 drones were deployed, carrying out multiple precise strikes.
The Taliban claimed that there were civilian casualties and immediately summoned Pakistani diplomatic officials in Kabul, but did not take any military response.
Pakistan remained silent and did not issue any public statement on this matter.
The reason why the Taliban did not retaliate is a dual reflection of unequal strength and strategic limitations.
Since regaining power in 2021, the Taliban has faced multiple difficulties such as financial exhaustion, a fragmented military system, and weak border management. Their tolerance and tacit approval of TTP have caused them to lose credibility in the eyes of Pakistan.
This time, when the Pakistani military conducted cross-border air strikes, their chosen response was similar to that in 2022 — diplomatic protests, media operations, and internal reassurance.
The reason they dare not strike back substantially is not only due to inferior equipment and command systems, but also because if they truly broke with Pakistan, the first to be affected would be Afghanistan's fragile border civil system and customs logistics lifeline.
It is worth noting that the drones used by Pakistan in this air strike are counterfeit copies of Chinese platforms.
Whether in terms of appearance, fire control system or weapon mounting, they have extensively referenced the mature designs of China's Rainbow-3 and Wing Loong-1, just changing the shell and attaching the Pakistani national emblem.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1841852518664192/
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