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Afghan forces killed 28 fighters in Nuristan province after they crossed from Pakistan, according to the Taliban government. Kabul accuses Islamabad of recruiting former Afghan security personnel and ISIL members, while Pakistan denies involvement and demands Kabul act against militants. This incident follows recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, deepening bilateral tensions.
Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul as well as Kandahar and Paktia following Afghanistan’s cross-border attack on Pakistani troops, signaling a renewed escalation. Both sides offered conflicting casualty tallies and claims of military gains, while civilians were affected and refugees relocated near the border. The flare-up tests the already fragile, Qatar-brokered ceasefire along the volatile Durand Line.
Afghanistan says its forces launched heavy clashes and a large offensive against Pakistani positions along the Durand Line in retaliation for Pakistani air strikes, claiming 10 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 13 outposts captured. Pakistan denies any posts were seized and says it inflicted heavy losses on Afghan forces. The conflicting claims come amid escalated border tensions, with reports of civilian casualties and continued border closures. Both sides accuse the other of violations as cross-border fighting persists.