Afghanistan shot down F-16 fighter jet? Claim of capturing Pakistani soldier, tension on the border at its peak

News India Live, Digital Desk: The ongoing conflict on the Durand Line has now taken a very dangerous turn. According to latest reports, the Taliban government of Afghanistan has claimed that their fighters have destroyed a F-16 fighter jet Has been killed. Not only this, a pakistani soldier There is also talk of being detained, which has created a war-like situation between the two countries.

What is the whole matter?

For the last few days, there has been heavy shelling on the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to sources, Pakistani Air Force aircraft had tried to target some targets inside the Afghan border. Retaliating, sources close to the Taliban’s defense ministry claimed that they targeted the plane and crashed it.

Video and photo viral on social media

Some videos and pictures are becoming increasingly viral on social media, which show burning debris and a person surrounded by Taliban fighters. However, till now there is no report from Pakistan about the downing of its F-16 aircraft or the disappearance of any soldier. no official confirmation Has been done.

Why did the fire break out on the Durand Line?

The roots of tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan are old, but the main reasons for the recent dispute are:

TTP issue: Pakistan alleges that the terrorists of ‘Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’ are using Afghan soil.

Border fencing: The Taliban has been opposing the fencing being done by Pakistan on the Durand Line from the beginning.

Airstrike news: In the last few hours, there were reports of Pakistani air strikes in Paktika and Khost provinces, in response to which this major incident is being claimed.

Will a new war break out in South Asia?

If the news of downing of an F-16 aircraft and the capture of a soldier proves to be true, it will be a major diplomatic and military blow for Pakistan. Experts believe that this has increased the risk of starting a full-scale military conflict on the border. The United Nations and neighboring countries are keeping a close watch on this situation.