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Four Afghan civilians were killed and five wounded in a border clash with Pakistan amid ongoing peace talks in Istanbul, highlighting rising tensions and accusations between the two nations over cross-border violence and militant harboring, with recent clashes and ceasefire efforts marking a fragile situation.
Afghanistan's Taliban government and Pakistan engaged in a deadly border clash, resulting in dozens of soldiers killed, marking one of the most severe conflicts since Kabul's fall in 2021.
Thailand and Cambodia engaged in armed clashes along their disputed border, involving rocket and artillery fire, with casualties reported. The conflict escalated after accusations of initial firing, leading Thailand to recall its ambassador and activate emergency plans, while the US issued a security alert for citizens in the area.
Tensions escalated into a deadly border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, with at least 12 deaths and ongoing fighting involving gunfire, artillery, and airstrikes, triggered by a mine explosion and diplomatic tensions.
Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged fire at a disputed border area near Ta Muen Thom, with both sides blaming each other for initiating the conflict. The clash has escalated tensions, leading to injuries, diplomatic protests, and a deterioration in bilateral relations, which are at their worst in over a decade.
Armed clashes erupted between Thailand and Cambodia along their disputed border, resulting in two Thai soldiers wounded and accusations of shelling and incursion from both sides, amid escalating tensions following recent landmine incidents and diplomatic disputes.
A Polish soldier has died following a confrontation with migrants at the Poland-Belarus border. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and the humanitarian crisis at the border, where migrants have been attempting to cross into the European Union.
Jordan's army clashed with armed men attempting to cross the border from Syria, repelling the attack and leaving several border guard soldiers moderately wounded. The armed men are believed to be part of a terrorist organization involved in arms and drug smuggling. The incident highlights the increasing number of such attempts along the Syria-Jordan border, with trafficking routes reaching cities in the West Bank.
Clashes erupted between the IDF and the Lebanese army at the Israel-Lebanon border after a heavy-duty vehicle illegally crossed into Israel. Israeli forces fired stun grenades at the tractor, which had crossed from Lebanon into the Mount Dov area. The IDF returned fire, and the vehicle returned to Lebanese territory. Meanwhile, a protest flotilla was held in the Gaza Strip calling for an end to Israel's blockade. The IDF struck three Hamas military outposts in response to incendiary balloons launched from Gaza. Additionally, the IDF attacked Syrian army structures in the Golan Heights, and Hezbollah tents on the Lebanese border were not immediately destroyed.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have reported casualties in a border clash near the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia's Defence Ministry stated that four servicemen were killed and another wounded in shelling near the border villages of Sotk and Norabak, while Azerbaijan claimed that Armenia struck its positions in the Kalbajar region using drones, injuring three servicemen. The incident follows Armenia's accusation of Russia's "absolute indifference" towards attacks on its territory. Nagorno-Karabakh has been a longstanding source of conflict between the two countries, and tensions remain high despite sporadic discussions for a peace deal. The ongoing fighting and blockade of Karabakh by Azerbaijan have strained relations between Armenia and Russia.
Six Pakistani soldiers were killed in a clash with the Pakistan Taliban near the Afghanistan border, while four militants from the armed group were also killed. The clash occurred in the North Waziristan region, and the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for ambushing two military vehicles. Pakistan has expressed concerns about cross-border attacks to the Afghan government, and experts suggest giving the Afghan Taliban time to control militants on their border.
Two Iranian border guards and one Taliban fighter have been killed after shooting broke out near a border post between Iran and Afghanistan, amid rising tensions between the two countries over water rights. The violence came as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned the Taliban not to violate a 1973 treaty by restricting the flow of water from the Helmand River to Iran’s eastern regions. Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have denied the accusation.
Two Iranian border guards and one Taliban fighter were killed in a shooting near a border post between Iran and Afghanistan. The incident occurred amid tensions between the two countries over water rights. Iran has accused Afghanistan's Taliban rulers of violating a 1973 treaty by restricting the flow of water from the Helmand river to Iran's parched eastern regions, an accusation denied by the Taliban. Following the clash, Iranian authorities closed the Milak – Zaranj border post, a major commercial crossing, until further notice.
Military forces from Armenia and Azerbaijan clashed along their border, resulting in at least seven soldiers being killed. The clash occurred near the Lachin Corridor, the only road connecting Armenia with Nagorno-Karabakh, which has been blocked for months. The road blockage has led to food shortages in Nagorno-Karabakh, and Azerbaijan has periodically cut gas and electricity supplies. Both countries have accused each other of violating the armistice terms.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of opening fire around the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region resulting in deaths on both sides. The clash occurred near the contested Lachin Corridor, and both countries reported an unspecified number of casualties. The two South Caucasus countries have fought multiple wars over the last 35 years for control of Nagorno-Karabakh, which is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but home to a mainly ethnic Armenian population. Russia dispatched a thousands-strong peacekeeping contingent to the region in 2020 as part of a deal to end weeks of fighting that killed thousands and saw Azerbaijan make significant territorial gains.