A dramatic video has gone viral on social media, showing tanks racing through Afghanistan’s streets alongside other vehicles. Reports indicate the footage is from Spin Boldak province, southeastern Afghanistan, captured hours before the announcement of a 48-hour ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The tanks are claimed to have been seized from Pakistani forces during recent clashes.

Offensive Highlights

  • Afghan forces have reportedly destroyed Pakistani checkpoints along the Durand Line in Spin Boldak.
  • Dozens of Pakistani soldiers were captured alive.
  • Afghan forces seized a large cache of weapons and tanks, transferring them into Afghanistan.
  • Social media photos show the pants of Pakistani soldiers being paraded through Afghan streets, symbolizing humiliation for Pakistan forces.

48-Hour Ceasefire

  • Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghan government agreed on a temporary ceasefire starting from 5:30–6 PM on Wednesday.
  • Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that all Afghan forces have been instructed to respect the ceasefire unless attacked.
  • Pakistan’s Foreign Office emphasized that both sides will seek a constructive solution through dialogue during the ceasefire.

Recent Hostilities

  • Prior to the ceasefire, Pakistan conducted precision strikes in Kandahar and Kabul, claiming to have killed dozens of Taliban and foreign operatives.
  • The Pakistan Army reported repelling multiple attacks by Taliban forces, claiming over 40 attackers killed.
  • Taliban attacks targeted four locations in the Spin Boldak area of Balochistan province, which Pakistan said were effectively repulsed.

Context

The clashes mark a sharp escalation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, with both sides suffering casualties and reporting operational gains. The ceasefire provides a temporary pause, but tensions remain high amid mutual distrust.