In 4 locations… the end of border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan
The operation launched by the Taliban authorities against On the common border between the two countries "In response to air strikes on Kabul" Attributed to Islamabad, according to what the Ministry of Defense reported in told Agence France-Presse.
Ministry of Defense spokesman Enayatullah Khwarazmi said: "This evening, the Armed Forces successfully carried out operations against Pakistani security forces along the Durand Line, in response to repeated violations and air strikes targeting Afghan territory at the initiative of the Pakistani Army."
Border clashes
He added: "The operation ended at midnight, but if Afghan territory is violated again, our armed forces are ready to react and move decisively.".
The Kingdom called for restraint, avoiding escalation, and giving priority to the language of dialogue and wisdom in a way that contributes to reducing tension and preserving the security and stability of the region
Earlier, local officials reported in Kunar, Nangarhar, Paktia, Khost and Helmand, which are all states located on the Durand Line, which forms the border between, told Agence France-Presse of the occurrence "Violent clashes"
Intense gunfire
A senior official in Peshawar, in the Pakistani province of Khobar Pakhtunkhwa on the border with Afghanistan, told Agence France-Presse: "This evening, Taliban forces began using light weapons and then heavy artillery in four locations on the border".
He continued "Pakistani forces responded with heavy fire and shot down three Afghan drones suspected of carrying explosives."
Two explosions in the Afghan capital
The escalation began on Thursday after two explosions were heard in the Afghan capital and a third explosion in the southeast of the country.
On Friday, the Ministry of Defense in the Taliban government held Pakistan responsible for these attacks, accusing the neighboring country of"Violation of its sovereignty"
Islamabad did not confirm its role in these explosions, but it called on Kabul to "Stop harboring members of the Pakistani Taliban".
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