Afghanistan Launches Cross-Border Offensive After Pakistani Air Strikes
Afghanistan says its forces launched heavy clashes and a large offensive against Pakistani positions along the Durand Line in retaliation for Pakistani air strikes, claiming 10 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 13 outposts captured. Pakistan denies any posts were seized and says it inflicted heavy losses on Afghan forces. The conflicting claims come amid escalated border tensions, with reports of civilian casualties and continued border closures. Both sides accuse the other of violations as cross-border fighting persists.