The Afghan Taliban intelligence wing is facing a serious challenge after dozens of trained drone technicians went missing following Pakistani air strikes on a drone workshop linked to Camp Phoenix near Kabul. These technicians were reportedly trained at heavy cost in drone building and operations. However, after the strikes, many managed to escape, leaving Taliban authorities scrambling to track them down.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the missing operators were considered a key part of the Taliban’s growing drone capability. Their sudden disappearance has triggered concern within the regime, especially as internal security remains fragile. As a result, intelligence teams have been deployed to trace their movements and identify possible safe routes used during their escape.
Meanwhile, it has emerged that several of these technicians had earlier fled to India after the Taliban took control of Kabul. They were later brought back following a visit by Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to New Delhi. Now, their second disappearance has raised uncomfortable questions about loyalty, oversight, and internal coordination within the Taliban system.
Anti Regime Violence Grows Across Afghan Provinces
At the same time, security pressures are increasing on multiple fronts. In recent days, attacks by anti regime groups have intensified across several Afghan provinces. Taliban sources confirm that at least ten fighters have been killed and two injured in incidents reported from Nimroz, Ghazni, Nuristan, Faryab, and parts of Kabul.
These attacks signal a growing confidence among armed groups opposing the Taliban. More importantly, they suggest that resistance networks are becoming more organized and active. Observers say the timing is critical, as the Taliban are already dealing with internal cracks and resource strain.
As a result, the combination of escaped drone experts and rising militant attacks is putting the Taliban under rare internal pressure. While the regime maintains public confidence, events on the ground tell a more complex story. For now, Afghanistan appears to be entering another uneasy phase, where security control remains contested and fragile.
