Local sources in Parwan province report that multiple rockets struck Bagram Airfield on the night of Thursday, October 22, targeting de facto military installations and training compounds situated within the former U.S. airbase.
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF), an active anti-Taliban armed opposition group, formally claimed responsibility for the operation, stating that its forces executed a coordinated, intelligence-led strike using multi-barrel rocket systems.
Operational Details and Reported Casualties
In an official statement released alongside night-vision launch footage, the AFF detailed the impact of the tactical barrage:
- Targeting Key Logistics: According to the group’s statement, several rockets impacted designated command posts and military housing units utilized by de facto security forces stationed at the strategic airfield.
- Casualty Claims: Citing intelligence sources from inside the facility, the AFF reported that more than 10 de facto military personnel were killed or wounded in the strike and subsequently evacuated to regional medical centers.
- Safe Withdrawal: The group confirmed that participating guerrilla units sustained no losses and successfully withdrew to concealed staging positions immediately following the barrage.
Escalating Resistance Along Central Transit Corridors
De facto authorities in Kabul and Parwan have maintained public silence regarding the incident, consistent with standard operational procedures aimed at minimizing public disclosure of internal security vulnerabilities.
The rocket strike marks another significant engagement along the strategic Parwan-Kabul corridor, following recent night raids claimed by opposition groups in surrounding districts. The attack highlights the persistent capacity of opposition networks to breach perimeter defenses and strike high-profile military infrastructure across central-northern provinces.