Border clashes between Afghanistan and Paksitan continue

Local sources reported that fighting between Afghan Taliban and Pakistani forces resumed on Monday afternoon in the Zazi Maidan district of Khost Province.

The report indicates that the clashes resulted in casualties, with both sides using light and heavy weapons.

This is the second clash between the Taliban and Pakistani forces in the past three days. On Saturday, September 7, the two sides engaged in a bloody confrontation at the border in Khost Province. While neither the Taliban nor Pakistan have commented on the clash, Pakistani media outlets claimed that at least eight Taliban members were killed and five others were injured at a Pakistani security post.

The clashes reportedly started after the Taliban were attacked by Pakistani border forces while constructing facilities on their territory.

Sources in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also confirmed the border skirmish on Monday, stating that both sides used heavy weapons.

Pakistani air forces were also present in the area and conducted flights.

Local sources in Khost mentioned that due to the ongoing clashes over the past few days, local residents have been forced to leave their homes.

The escalating conflict between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani forces highlights growing tensions along the border.

The repeated skirmishes and heavy weaponry used by both sides underscore the severity of the situation, impacting local communities who are now displaced due to the ongoing violence. The situation remains fluid, and continued monitoring is essential to assess the broader implications for regional stability.

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