RASC News Agency: Sabrina Singh, the Pentagon spokesperson, responded to the Taliban’s claims of airspace violations by asserting that the responsibility for this situation rests solely with the Taliban. Singh emphasized that the control of Afghanistan’s airspace is a challenge that the Taliban must address themselves. She stated, “As the de facto rulers of Afghanistan, the Taliban must find a solution to this issue.”
Acknowledging the breaches of Afghanistan’s airspace, Singh claimed that the U.S. surveillance program monitoring terrorist activities within the country has been successful. She clarified that the Taliban’s failure to manage their airspace does not impede this program. Since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, the country’s airspace has been repeatedly violated. Unmanned drones are frequently observed in various provinces, and the Taliban have admitted their lack of control over Afghanistan’s airspace.
Earlier, an Iranian official asserted that Iran exercises greater control over Afghanistan’s airspace than the Taliban. The official remarked, “We manage Afghanistan’s airspace more effectively than the Taliban.” Pakistani officials have similarly claimed on multiple occasions that they have better control over Afghanistan’s airspace than the Taliban. Over the past three years, Pakistan has conducted several airstrikes within Afghanistan, including operations in Khost and Nangarhar, claiming to target TTP militants.
Previously, the U.S. executed an airstrike in Kabul, resulting in the death of the al-Qaeda leader. It is worth noting that the Taliban lack effective control over the country’s airspace and are incapable of preventing airstrikes from various nations. The group remains too weak to secure Afghanistan’s airspace.
