12.10.2025 12:18
Clashes are occurring between Afghan and Pakistani forces in the Paktia province of Afghanistan, near the Pakistan border. Afghan forces are targeting bases in retaliation for Pakistan's air operations, while the Pakistani army has struck numerous bases belonging to the Afghan side. A spokesperson for the Afghan government claimed that 58 Pakistani soldiers have been killed and 30 soldiers injured in the clashes.
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It was reported that clashes occurred between Afghan and Pakistani border forces in various regions near the Pakistan border line in Afghanistan's Paktia province.
RETALIATION TO AIR OPERATIONS
Afghan media reported that Afghan forces targeted Pakistani bases near the Durand Line, which is considered the border between the two countries, and that the attacks were in retaliation for Pakistan's air operations.
THEY STRUCK AFGHAN BASES
Pakistani media reported that Pakistani security officials stated that the Pakistani army responded strongly to the attacks, and many bases belonging to the Afghan side, as well as militant positions, suffered heavy damage.
CIVILIANS WERE FORCED TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES
Sources reported that some of the mentioned bases were captured, and it was claimed that 12 Pakistani soldiers were killed in the clashes. Local residents indicated that civilians were forced to leave their homes due to the clashes in the Dand-e Patan region of the province.
According to a report by the Islamabad-based Dawn newspaper, Pakistani security officials stated that the army responded "immediately and strongly" to the attacks, and many bases belonging to the Afghan side, as well as militant positions, suffered heavy damage. Officials noted that the Pakistani army responded with artillery, tanks, light and heavy weapons, and that drones were also used in the operations.
PAKISTAN CAPTURED 19 OUTPOSTS
Pakistan's state television PTV News, citing security sources, claimed that the Pakistani army captured 19 outposts belonging to Afghanistan. It was alleged that those present at the captured outposts were killed, that Afghan forces abandoned and fled from some outposts, and that fires broke out in some outposts. According to local sources in Pakistan, the Torkham Border Gate between Pakistan and Afghanistan was closed after clashes erupted in various places throughout the night.
AFGHANISTAN: RETALIATION OPERATION STOPPED
The Afghan side confirmed that it closed the border gate to passenger crossings, transit traffic, and refugees. Sources speaking to Tolo News stated that mortar fire from Pakistan was still ongoing in the Aryoub Zazi region of Paktia province and the Angoor Adda region. The Afghan Ministry of Defense stated that the "retaliation and successful operations against Pakistan were halted as of midnight," but reiterated that the country was ready to defend its territory with determination.
AFGHANISTAN: WE KILLED 58 PAKISTANI SOLDIERS
Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed in a press statement that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 30 soldiers were injured in the clashes at the Pakistan border. Mujahid, who stated that more than 20 people were killed on the Afghan side, said that the clashes were halted at the request of Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Mujahid claimed that after the operations conducted on the Pakistani side last night, a large number of weapons and equipment fell into the hands of Afghan border guards. Meanwhile, both Pakistan and Afghanistan accused each other of firing at civilians.
AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN TENSION
It was reported that an explosion was heard in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, on October 9. It was alleged that Pakistani warplanes conducted an airstrike in the Margha region of Afghanistan's Paktia province.
Subsequently, the Afghan government accused Pakistan of being responsible for the explosions that occurred in Margha and the capital Kabul. Pakistan, however, did not make any statement regarding the airstrike allegations.
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