Sources from Nangarhar province report that a Pakistani military fighter jet has crashed in the 6th district of Jalalabad city. The incident marks a dramatic escalation in the ongoing aerial tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
According to local reports, the jet was brought down shortly after violating Afghan airspace. The pilot managed to survive the crash but was immediately captured by Taliban forces on the ground, adding a critical dimension to the conflict.
The capture of the Pakistani pilot is expected to significantly impact the diplomatic and military standoff between the two nations. Footage from the scene shows the wreckage of the aircraft, confirming the severity of the intrusion and its aftermath.