Afghan-Pakistan Border Shooting: Military Clash Escalates
- * What happened: Intense gunfire broke out between Afghan and pakistani military forces on Friday evening (December 5th, 2025) along their border.
- The article highlights a tense situation with both sides firmly blaming the other for initiating the violence.
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Clashes Erupt Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Militaries
* What happened: Intense gunfire broke out between Afghan and pakistani military forces on Friday evening (December 5th, 2025) along their border.
* Accusations: Both sides accuse the other of initiating the conflict with “unprovoked” attacks.
* Afghanistan (Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid): Claims Pakistani troops attacked in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province.
* Pakistan (PM office spokesperson Mosharraf zaidi): Claims Afghan troops fired first along the Chaman border. Pakistan asserts it responded with a “rapid, precise and intense response.”
* Location: Clashes occurred in the Spin Boldak district (Kandahar, Afghanistan) and along the Chaman border crossing.
* Reports from Residents: Residents on the Afghan side report the fighting lasted about two hours, starting around 10:30 PM local time.
* Continued Accusations: As of Saturday morning, Pakistan continues to blame Afghanistan for starting the latest clashes.
* Context: This escalation follows the failure of recent peace talks between the two countries.
The article highlights a tense situation with both sides firmly blaming the other for initiating the violence.