Clashes Reported on Afghan–Pakistani Border

Heavy fighting with the use of heavy weapons erupted along the Afghan–Pakistani border on October 11, Orda.kz reports, citing Tolo News.

According to the outlet, the Afghan Air Force carried out airstrikes on the Pakistani city of Lahore, while Taliban forces simultaneously attacked Pakistani positions in the provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar, and Helmand.

This escalation follows a Pakistani airstrike in Kabul this week, according to The Guardian.

Clashes are centered along the Durand Line, a historically disputed boundary. Media reports indicate that Pakistani troops have withdrawn from several positions, and one border crossing in the Bahramcha area has come under Afghan control.

Fighting has also spread to the Shurabak district of Kandahar Province. Military aircraft were sighted over the area, and Taliban reinforcements are reportedly being deployed to the frontline.

Preliminary reports suggest that at least 12 Pakistani soldiers have been killed.

The Taliban said the offensive was in retaliation for Pakistan’s alleged violation of Afghan airspace and an airstrike on a local market on Thursday. Pakistan, meanwhile, accused Afghan forces of targeting civilians and warned of a “harsh response, as in the case of India.”

In May 2025, India conducted a military operation against Pakistan, striking Pakistani-controlled areas of Kashmir in response to a terrorist attack that killed 26 people, including tourists.

Original author: Raushan Korzhumbekova