Summary
Afghanistan reported that it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in an overnight border operation, responding to what it described as repeated violations by Pakistan. Pakistan disputed this, reporting lower casualties and has not claimed responsibility for earlier attacks on Kabul. The situation has escalated tensions between the two countries, prompting calls for calm from regional powers.
Key Facts
- Afghanistan reported killing 58 Pakistani soldiers in a border operation.
- Pakistan reported lower casualties, with 23 troops killed.
- Afghanistan accused Pakistan of earlier attacks on Kabul, which Pakistan did not claim.
- Afghan forces reportedly took control of 25 Pakistani army posts.
- Major trade crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan were closed due to security concerns.
- Saudi Arabia and Qatar urged for calm and dialogue to ease tensions.
- Pakistan accused Afghanistan of harboring militants, though Afghanistan denies this.
- Pakistan and India have accused each other of supporting armed groups, raising regional tensions further.
