14 Pakistani Soldiers Killed In Border Clashes, Says Taliban
The Taliban’s Defence Ministry said 14 Pakistani soldiers were killed in clashes along the border in the Afghan provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar.
According to the Taliban, at least 11 Pakistani soldiers were also wounded and one of their outposts was captured by Taliban forces during the operation.
In a statement issued early Saturday, the Taliban’s Defence Ministry said its fighters had destroyed a Pakistani armoured tank and a military vehicle.
Pakistan and independent sources have not confirmed the figures.
Radio Television Afghanistan reported Friday night that Taliban forces had launched what it described as a “retaliatory operation” against Pakistani military posts in Dur Baba district of Nangarhar province.
