Summary
Afghan and Pakistani forces engaged in new clashes along their border after recent air strikes by Pakistan on Afghan land. Both countries accused each other of starting the violence and reported differing accounts of the events. Tensions have been high between the nations, with recent strikes killing civilians and straining relations further.
Key Facts
- Afghan and Pakistani forces clashed at their border after recent air strikes by Pakistan.
- Pakistan's air strikes on Afghanistan resulted in at least 13 civilian deaths, according to the UN.
- Afghanistan's Taliban government reported 18 deaths from these strikes.
- Each country blamed the other for starting the latest border violence.
- Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have worsened in recent months, with previous conflicts causing significant casualties.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of not controlling groups that attack Pakistan, which Afghanistan denies.
- Pakistan's recent air strikes aimed at targets it claims are responsible for attacks in Pakistan.
