Summary
Afghanistan’s military reported launching attacks on Pakistani military positions at the border. This followed Pakistani airstrikes in two Afghan provinces last week. The border where these clashes happened is called the Durand Line, which Afghanistan does not officially accept.
Key Facts
- Afghanistan attacked Pakistani military spots along the border.
- The attacks were in response to Pakistani airstrikes the prior week.
- The clashes occurred in Nangarhar and Paktia provinces in Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan's government refers to the border as the Durand Line, which it does not officially recognize.
- A Taliban spokesman mentioned the attacks were due to ongoing provocations by Pakistan.
- Pakistan claimed its earlier strikes killed 70 fighters, but Afghanistan disputed this, saying civilians died.
- The statement was made by Afghanistan's Taliban government.
- There was no immediate reply from Pakistan regarding Afghanistan's actions.
