Taliban, Pakistan Border Forces Clash In Helmand’s Bahramcha District

Local sources have reported ongoing clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani border guards in the Bahramcha district of Helmand province.

According to reports received by Afghanistan International, the confrontation began on Thursday morning and had yet to subside as of the latest updates.

The cause of the skirmish remains unclear, and no official statements have been issued by either the Taliban or Pakistani authorities. Additionally, there have been no confirmed reports of casualties on either side.

The border area of Bahramcha, located in southern Afghanistan, has witnessed occasional tensions in the past due to disputed border demarcations and cross-border movements. However, the latest confrontation marks a potentially serious escalation in bilateral tensions.

Further details are awaited as the situation develops.