Taliban and Pakistani Military Clash in Dand Aw Patan District of Paktia Province. Local sources in Paktia report that the clashes between the Taliban and Pakistani military forces in this province are escalating. The Taliban and Pakistani military engaged in conflict late Wednesday night, May 15, at the “Kharlachi” border crossing in Dand Aw Patan district of Paktia province.
According to the sources, intermittent fighting between the two sides continues, and the border crossing is currently closed to traffic. Additionally, the sources mention that the Taliban and Pakistani military also had intermittent clashes at the “Spinshagai” border area in Aryoubzazi district.
There are no reports yet on potential casualties or damages resulting from these clashes. Neither the Taliban nor Pakistani officials have commented on the situation so far.
This comes just two days after another confrontation between the Taliban and Pakistani military at the SpinShagai border area in Aryoubzazi district, which began when Pakistani forces attempted to establish a checkpoint and were confronted by the Taliban.
