Islamabad: Afghanistan and Pakistan said on Sunday they killed dozens of each other’s troops during a night of heavy border clashes between the two countries. Afghanistan’s Taliban forces launched attacks on Pakistani troops along their shared border late on Saturday, in what it called “retaliation for air strikes carried out by the Pakistani army on Kabul” on Thursday.

According to France24.com, the clashes mark a significant escalation in tensions between the neighboring countries, who share a long and often contentious border. The recent hostilities follow a series of incidents that have strained relations, with both sides accusing each other of violating territorial sovereignty.

The border clashes have prompted international concern, with calls for both nations to exercise restraint and seek a diplomatic resolution to prevent further loss of life. The conflict underscores the fragile security situation in the region and the complexities of the relationship between Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government and Pakistan. The international community continues to watch developments closely, urging dialogue to address the underlying issues contributing to the ongoing conflict.