"Taliban forces launched armed reprisals against Pakistani troops, alleging that Islamabad had conducted airstrikes on Afghan territory, according to senior Taliban officials from various provinces. They claimed to have seized two Pakistani border posts in the southern province of Helmand, which was confirmed by local authorities. Pakistani security officials acknowledged clashes at several border locations, stating they were responding forcefully."
"Tonight, Taliban forces began firing at several border points. We retaliated with artillery at four locations along the border, a Pakistani government official told the Guardian. We will not tolerate any aggression from the Afghan Taliban within our territory. Pakistani forces responded with heavy fire, effectively targeting several Afghan border posts, the official added. The Pakistan army used artillery, tanks and both light and heavy weaponry in their counterattacks."
Intense clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border after Taliban fighters attacked Pakistani military posts and alleged Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory. Taliban claimed to have seized two Pakistani border posts in Helmand, confirmed by local authorities. Pakistani security officials reported clashes at several border locations and said forces responded forcefully with artillery, tanks, and both light and heavy weapons. Pakistani officials stated they retaliated at four locations and would not tolerate Afghan Taliban aggression. Kabul reported explosions earlier in the week and accused Pakistan of violating its sovereignty. Analysts warned that unresolved border recognition, escalating strikes, and disinformation are creating a precarious situation.
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