Afghan Forces Capture Pakistani Border Post in Khost Clash
Afghan forces clashed with Pakistani troops along the Durand Line in Khost province, capturing or destroying a Pakistani border post and inflicting casualties, according to reports from Taliban officials and Afghan security sources.
The incident occurred late Sunday or overnight in the Tanai district area, near the border. Taliban officials in Khost province claimed their forces seized a Pakistani post and left one body behind after the fighting. Security sources cited by Hurriyat said Afghan forces destroyed the post, with 203 Mansouri Corps spokesman Abdul Haq Fida confirming heavy losses for the Pakistani side and the recovery of one soldier's body.
Pajhwok Afghan News reported at least 10 Pakistani soldiers killed in a retaliatory attack on a post in the Warzhali area of Tani district. The outlet said the strike responded to Pakistani forces targeting civilian homes. Casualty figures differed across reports: unspecified by Amu TV, heavy according to Hurriyat, and 10 killed per Pajhwok.
The clash took place amid ongoing peace talks between Taliban and Pakistani representatives in Urumqi, China. Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said the delegation was participating sincerely but reserved the right to defend Afghan territory.
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Where reports agree
- Clash between Afghan/Taliban and Pakistani forces in Khost province (Tanai/Tani district) border/Durand Line area
- Pakistani post captured/destroyed
- Casualties on Pakistani side with one body noted
- Attribution to Afghan/Taliban security sources/officials
Where reports differ
- Casualty numbers (Amu TV: unspecified; Hurriyat: heavy; Pajhwok: 10 killed)
- Specific sub-location (Pajhwok: Warzhali area)
- Retaliatory motive (only Pajhwok)
- Exact timing (Hurriyat: 8 PM last night; Pajhwok: Sunday night; Amu TV: unspecified)
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