Afghanistan has launched attacks against Pakistani military positions along the border in response to Pakistani air strikes last week. The Taliban government stated that heavy clashes have begun, with Afghan forces claiming to have killed soldiers and captured outposts. Pakistan counterattacked, reporting heavy casualties on the Afghan side. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated, with land border crossings largely shut since deadly fighting in October.
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