According to reports, another skirmish has occurred along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, resulting in more deaths from the ongoing Taliban clashes with Pakistan. According to the report from the Paktia, at least five Taliban members and three civilians have been killed in the clashes so far. Among the killed individuals, one woman and two young men […]
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According to reports, another skirmish has occurred along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, resulting in more deaths from the ongoing Taliban clashes with Pakistan.
According to the report from the Paktia, at least five Taliban members and three civilians have been killed in the clashes so far.
Among the killed individuals, one woman and two young men are among the victims of the clash in the Dand-e-Patan district of Paktia, and another two Taliban members have been killed and nine others injured.
Meanwhile, sources in the Zazi Aryub district have reported that at least two Taliban members were killed and five others injured in this district.
The clash between the Taliban and Pakistani forces took place at the beginning of the morning and still continues. The exchange of fire between the two sides has extended from Zazi Aryub and Dand-e-Patan to Zazi Maidan.
The Taliban have not yet officially confirmed the casualties among their members and civilians in these clashes.
These clashes, which began on Monday, have entered their fifth day on Friday, May 17.
According to several reports, the reason for the clashes has been the construction of a checkpoint at the zero-point borer by Pakistani forces that triggered the shooting between the two sides.
Recently, tensions have increased between the two sides due to several reasons, including border issues, returning refugees, and the activities of TTP in the country and ISIS across the region.
Both sides have accused each other of using these militant groups, leading to further allegations and strained relations.
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