KABUL, Dec 6 (NNN-BNA) – Clashes broke out between Afghan and Pakistani forces, at the Spin Boldak border crossing, in southern Kandahar province, Afghan government spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said yesterday.
“Unfortunately, this evening (last night), the Pakistani side once again launched attacks towards Afghanistan, in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar, prompting the Islamic Emirate forces to respond,” Mujahid said on X.
The confrontation began, after Pakistani forces launched a hand grenade, local media outlet TOLOnews quoted Afghan Border Police spokesperson, Abedullah Farooqi, as saying.
Gunfire reportedly continues in the area, and residents on both sides have begun leaving the conflict zone.
The Pakistani side has not yet commented on the issue.– NNN-BNA