15 Pak soldiers killed as Taliban launches retaliatory strikes along border after Kabul attack
PTC News Desk: In a sharp response, Taliban launched retaliatory strikes on Pakistan and killing 15 soldiers along Pakistan-Afghanistan border late on Saturday. The Taliban-led Afghan forces multiple Pakistani Army outposts along the Durand Line, including in the volatile Kunar and Helmand provinces.
“Taliban forces have captured several outposts from the Pakistani Army across the Durand Line in Kunar and Helmand provinces,” an Afghan Defense official said in a statement.
Intense fighting has been reported in Bahramcha district’s Shakij, Bibi Jani, and Salehan areas, as well as across Paktia’s Aryub Zazi district.
Enayatullah Khowarazmi, spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense, described the operation as a retaliatory measure in response to Pakistan’s violation of Afghan airspace. He said the clashes had concluded by midnight local time.
"If the opposing side again violates Afghanistan's airspace, our armed forces are prepared to defend their airspace and will deliver a strong response," Khowarazmi added.
Meanwhile Qatar has also expressed concerns over escalating border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging both the sides to exercise restraint and resolve tensions through diplomacy and dialogue.
- PTC NEWS
