Taliban say they are acting defensively in clashes with Pakistan
The comments come as calls grow for extending a ceasefire amid rising civilian casualties.
The comments come as calls grow for extending a ceasefire amid rising civilian casualties.
Hundreds of civilians have been killed or injured and more than 100,000 displaced since fighting escalated in late February, the.
The claim, which Pakistan has not confirmed, comes amid escalating cross-border clashes now in their fourth week.
Many of the displaced say they are struggling to meet even their most basic needs.
Sources say fighting broke out Monday night in Shimalzai district along the border with Pakistan.
Hamad Wasil, a spokesman for the Taliban’s Al-Fath Corps in Balkh, said Taliban forces fired at the drones in northern.
“Our message is clear: we will not allow any group to use Afghanistan’s soil against Pakistan,” Zardari said.
Amnesty International said the location had long been known to host civilians and should have been treated as such.
In a post on X, Fitrat said the shelling happened at around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday in “Shanpat” village.
Overall, hundreds of civilians were killed in security-related violence during the year, particularly in border clashes and airstrikes.