Afghanistan-Pakistan border firefight erupts amid tensions
Summary
Heavy fighting erupted between Afghan and Pakistani forces along the Kunar-Kurram border following accusations of airspace violations and civilian market bombing. Both sides condemned each other amid rising tensions connected to militant harboring allegations.
Key Points
- Heavy cross-border fighting erupted between Afghan and Pakistani forces along the Kunar-Kurram frontier on Saturday night.
- Afghan forces launched retaliatory operations in response to alleged Pakistani airspace violations and bombing of a civilian market near the border.
- Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned Afghan actions as unprovoked targeting of civilians and promised a forceful military response.
- The clashes occurred amidst accusations that the Afghan government harbors militants from the TTP and during the Afghan Foreign Minister's visit to India.
