Summary
Clashes have erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces along their shared border, with both sides claiming significant casualties and damage. The fighting followed recent bombings in Kabul and Paktika, which the Afghan Taliban blamed on Pakistan. The situation has heightened tensions between the two countries, each accusing the other of harboring militants.
Key Facts
- Fighting has broken out between Pakistani and Afghan forces at multiple border locations.
- The Taliban claims to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and captured several border posts.
- Pakistan admits 23 soldiers died and claims to have killed 200 Taliban fighters.
- Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of supporting anti-Pakistan militants.
- The Taliban government denies the accusations and blames Pakistan for recent bombings in Afghanistan.
- The clashes primarily occurred in areas within Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and Balochistan.
- Afghan forces reportedly used tanks and heavy weapons near the border.
- The border tension is related to accusations of each country harboring militants that attack the other.
