Afghanistan Claims 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Border Operations
Afghanistan reported that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in overnight border operations in response to repeated violations of its territory and airspace.
Earlier in the week, Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of bombing the capital Kabul and a market in the country's east, though Pakistan did not claim responsibility for the assault.
The situation on all official borders and de facto lines of Afghanistan is under complete control, and illegal activities have been largely prevented. - Zabihullah Mujahid
- Afghan forces captured 25 Pakistani army posts.
- 58 soldiers were killed, and 30 others were injured.
The Taliban government's defence ministry stated that its forces conducted "retaliatory and successful operations" along the border.
Author's summary: Afghanistan reports killing 58 Pakistani soldiers in border operations.