Media: Clashes intensify along Afghanistan–Pakistan border

Afghanistan has resumed active combat operations along its border with Pakistan, according to reports by Ariana News, which cited its own sources.

The broadcaster reported that a new wave of retaliatory attacks had begun along the de facto demarcation line, targeting positions held by Pakistani forces.

According to the report, clashes have erupted in several areas of Khost province in eastern Afghanistan, signalling a further escalation in tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have entered what Islamabad’s defence minister calls “open war,” as Pakistan launched airstrikes on Taliban military targets in Kabul, Kandahar, and other provinces on February 27 following Afghan attacks on Pakistani positions along the Durand Line.

Both sides have reported significant casualties and claimed territorial gains.

By Sabina Mammadli