Pakistan has claimed that dozens of Afghan security personnel were killed during cross-border strikes as tensions between the two neighboring countries escalated.
Pakistani officials said the strikes targeted positions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border following what they described as attacks or security threats originating from Afghan territory. The military said the operations were carried out to protect border areas and prevent further violence. Afghan authorities have not fully confirmed the casualty figures but acknowledged that fighting had taken place near the border region.
The frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan has long been a volatile area, with both sides accusing each other of allowing militant groups to operate near the border. Analysts warn that the latest clashes could further strain relations between Islamabad and Kabul at a time when security concerns remain high across the region.
