Taliban Clashes With Pakistani Forces Spark Cross-Border Strikes
Tensions escalate as Afghan Taliban attacks on Pakistani checkpoints lead to retaliatory strikes, with explosions reported in Kabul. Get the latest on this cross-border conflict.
Taliban forces in Afghanistan have clashed with Pakistani troops along the shared border, leading to a strong and effective response from Pakistan, including reported explosions in the Afghan capital of Kabul. The Taliban claims to have captured several Pakistani checkpoints in border areas, killing and capturing soldiers.
The escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries underscores the volatile security situation in the region, as the Taliban continues to solidify its control over Afghanistan following the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces. Pakistan, which shares a long and porous border with Afghanistan, has long been concerned about the potential for cross-border attacks and militant activity originating from its neighbor.
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According to reports, the latest flare-up began when the Taliban launched attacks on Pakistani checkpoints, resulting in casualties on both sides. Pakistan responded with what it described as a
Source: Deutsche Welle
