Following recent border tensions, the Afghan Taliban has faced allegations of spreading misleading content on social media. A widely circulated image was claimed to show the wreckage of a Pakistani aircraft shot down during the latest confrontation.
However, the BBC, in a fact-check report, stated that the claim was inaccurate and that the image does not relate to the current conflict.
According to the BBC, the viral image actually dates back to 2025 and shows the wreckage of a training aircraft from a separate incident.
The report noted that certain social media accounts shared the image out of context, linking it to recent military developments and creating confusion.
Defense analysts say that during periods of conflict, misinformation can spread rapidly online, making independent verification crucial.
Experts emphasized that the image in question is unrelated to the recent Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions and predates the current escalation.
Observers have urged the public to verify information before sharing content on social media to prevent the spread of false narratives.