RASC News Agency: Local sources in Baghlan province report that two unidentified helicopters landed in the Burfak region a few nights ago, delivering weapons, ammunition, and supplies to unknown armed groups under the cover of darkness. According to an eyewitness, the helicopters touched down in Burfak, offloading arms, munitions, and food supplies to a group of unidentified militants. The operation was reportedly conducted under the aerial protection of jet fighters, suggesting a highly coordinated military maneuver. Sources confirm that the incident occurred on Thursday night, after which the helicopters swiftly departed the area. The armed individuals who received the supplies dispersed immediately, leaving no trace of their presence.
Local residents have corroborated these claims, stating that Taliban officials in Tala and Burfak districts of Baghlan have acknowledged the event. According to them, the helicopters provided logistical and military support to terrorist groups, including ISIS, fueling growing fears among the local population about the increasing presence and operational capacity of extremist elements in the region. This incident mirrors earlier allegations by Haji Qadir, a former Afghan official, who previously claimed that helicopters had supplied weapons and food to ISIS in Nangarhar. He asserted that similar operations are continuing under Taliban rule, raising concerns about covert alliances and backdoor dealings with extremist factions.
Notably, Taliban officials in Burfak have allegedly confirmed that the helicopters delivered provisions and ammunition specifically to ISIS fighters. This admission directly contradicts the Taliban’s repeated claims that ISIS does not have an active presence in Afghanistan. The discrepancy between local accounts and the Taliban’s official stance has further intensified speculation about covert activities and hidden power struggles in Afghanistan. Some observers believe that certain factions within the Taliban may be collaborating with ISIS, despite their public assertions of opposition to the group.
