Taliban claim 11 Pakistani soldiers killed as border clashes enter 17th day
The fighting began on Feb. 26, with both sides accusing each other of initiating hostilities along the border.
The fighting began on Feb. 26, with both sides accusing each other of initiating hostilities along the border.
Gagnon said Pakistani airstrikes and border fighting have interfered with the delivery of aid and contributed to displacement inside Afghanistan.
The aid organization said the fighting since Feb. 26 has had a severe impact on civilians, particularly in provinces along.
In a statement, UNAMA said the casualties occurred in the Pul-e-Charkhi area and included women and children.
Pakistani airstrikes also targeted areas in Kandahar, Paktia and Paktika provinces, according to Taliban spokesman.
Fitrat said residential homes were hit in the attack and that women and children were among the casualties.
Chinese engineers are also expected to be present on-site to install equipment and complete construction.
Between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31, at least 24 people were killed and 26 others injured in fighting along the.
The organization said the fighting has affected roughly 134,000 people and forced the suspension of some humanitarian programs.
The soldiers were killed during fighting in the Shorabak district of southern Kandahar province, the sources said.