Dozens killed, injured in new Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes
Summary
Clashes at the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan have led to many casualties. Each side blames the other for starting the conflict, which involved the use of heavy weapons. The violence has added to ongoing tensions, causing the closure of border crossings.Key Facts
- The clashes occurred between Pakistani and Afghan forces at the border regions of Spin Boldak in Afghanistan and Chaman in Pakistan.
- Both sides accuse each other of starting the conflict, using heavy weaponry.
- Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed that Pakistani forces fired first, resulting in civilian casualties.
- Pakistan reported that Afghan forces attacked a Pakistani military post, causing casualties among Pakistani soldiers.
- Fighting lasted for about five hours and involved significant weapon exchanges.
- The weekend also saw clashes that led to numerous casualties and a closure of all border crossings.
- Afghanistan retaliated to what it viewed as border violations by attacking Pakistani military posts.
- Pakistan and Afghanistan have ongoing tensions partly due to accusations of harboring hostile groups such as the Pakistan Taliban (TTP).
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