Afghanistan’s Defence Ministry says its forces kill 28 fighters and wound 32 in the eastern province of Nuristan after a group crosses from Pakistan. The ministry also says some of the fighters are captured during the clash. It describes the incident as follows from cross-border movement of armed men.
In explaining the attack, Afghanistan alleges that Pakistani intelligence and affiliated militias support and train fighters, including individuals described as former Afghan government security personnel. Several outlets report that Afghanistan says the group includes Islamic State militants. Pakistan is reported as denying any involvement, and one outlet notes Islamabad has not responded to Afghanistan’s specific allegations.
Across the coverage, the main difference is emphasis: some stories focus on the casualty figures and the Nuristan location, while others stress Afghanistan’s claims about links to Pakistani intelligence and the alleged past roles of the fighters. The dispute therefore centers on the circumstances and alleged responsibility for the cross-border entry, rather than the general fact that a firefight occurs after the crossing.
