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Afghanistan reports 28 fighters killed in cross-border incursion from Pakistan
Afghanistan's defence ministry said it eliminated 28 armed fighters who crossed the border from Pakistan, alleging that Pakistani militias provided support for the operation. The ministry identified most of the slain fighters as former members of the Afghan government's security forces.
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Afghan defence officials announced on Wednesday that security forces had killed 28 fighters in a cross-border operation, claiming the incursion originated from Pakistani territory. According to the ministry's statement, the armed group attempted to enter Afghanistan with backing from Pakistani militia organisations, marking another instance of alleged cross-border militant activity in the volatile border region.
The defence ministry asserted that a significant portion of those killed were former personnel from Afghanistan's government security apparatus, suggesting they may have fled the country following recent political changes. The claim points to ongoing security concerns regarding the movement of armed groups across the porous Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier.
The incident underscores persistent tensions along the border between the two nations, where cross-border militant activity and infiltration attempts have remained a longstanding security challenge. Pakistan and Afghanistan have frequently traded accusations regarding militant safe havens and support for armed groups operating across their shared boundary.
The ministry's allegations regarding Pakistani militia involvement could further strain diplomatic relations between Islamabad and Kabul, though official responses from Pakistani authorities were not immediately available.