Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed as Islamabad, Kabul trade accusations
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β’Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:05:49 +0000
π° What Happened
Afghanistan's defence ministry said its forces killed 28 fighters who crossed from Pakistan. The clashes happened on Sunday in the eastern province of Nuristan. The Taliban government posted the statement on X.
Kabul claimed most of the fighters were former Afghan security officers recruited by Pakistani intelligence. Pakistan's information ministry rejected this, calling the claims baseless. It denied helping armed groups.
π The Backstory
Pakistan and Afghanistan have argued for years about militants on their shared border. Islamabad says groups like the Pakistani Taliban hide in Afghanistan. Kabul says Pakistan supports fighters who oppose the Taliban government.
Border clashes have killed soldiers and civilians on both sides. Earlier talks and border deals have failed to stop the violence.
π― Why It Matters
Fighting between two neighbours that both have nuclear weapons is a serious risk. It also forces border communities to flee and makes trade harder.
Afghanistan's defence ministry said its forces killed 28 fighters who crossed from Pakistan. The clashes happened on Sunday in the eastern province of Nuristan. The Taliban government posted the statement on X.
Kabul claimed most of the fighters were former Afghan security officers recruited by Pakistani intelligence. Pakistan's information ministry rejected this, calling the claims baseless. It denied helping armed groups.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have argued for years about militants on their shared border. Islamabad says groups like the Pakistani Taliban hide in Afghanistan. Kabul says Pakistan supports fighters who oppose the Taliban government.
Border clashes have killed soldiers and civilians on both sides. Earlier talks and border deals have failed to stop the violence.
Fighting between two neighbours that both have nuclear weapons is a serious risk. It also forces border communities to flee and makes trade harder.