Clashes erupt again along Pakistan border in Afghanistan’s Paktia and Khost provinces

Heavy clashes broke out overnight along the Pakistan border in eastern Afghanistan, with local sources reporting intense fighting and heavy weapons fire.

Local sources say fighting has resumed between fighters of the Taliban and forces of the Pakistan Army in eastern Afghanistan.

According to the reports on Thursday that the clashes began in the Dand Patan District of Paktia Province and Zazi Maidan District in Khost Province, along the disputed Durand Line.

According to the sources, both light and heavy weapons were used in the clashes, and the sound of heavy gunfire was heard in several nearby areas.

The fighting reportedly began around 9 p.m. local time, though there has been no confirmed information yet about casualties from the latest confrontation.

The renewed violence comes amid rising tensions along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, where sporadic clashes have intensified in recent days.

The United Nations and humanitarian agencies have expressed concern about escalating border tensions and their impact on civilians in eastern Afghanistan.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that earlier that at least 56 civilians were killed and 129 wounded.

Observers warn that continued clashes along the Durand Line could further destabilize border communities and worsen the humanitarian situation in eastern Afghanistan.

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