Afghanistan claims 28 killed in cross-border clash with Pakistan
Afghanistan's military says it killed 28 fighters and captured 32 others, including alleged IS members it claims were sent from Pakistan.
Afghanistan says it killed 28 fighters and caught 32 others on Saturday. The fighting happened near the Pakistan border in Nuristan province.
Afghanistan claimed they were members of ISIS. Afghanistan said Pakistan sent them and supported them.
Pakistan rejected these claims. It said they are false.
Pakistan said its forces did not help. It demanded proof.
This fits a larger pattern. Pakistan has sent air strikes at Afghan land this week.
Afghanistan said three civilians died. Pakistan and Afghanistan have long fought over their shared border.
It is 2600 kilometres long. They call it the Durand Line.
Each side blames the other for letting militants hide there.
Why it mattersThe escalating military clashes risk widening into open conflict between the two neighbours, destabilising the region and threatening civilians caught at the border.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though regional instability could affect Australian defence interests and aid operations in Afghanistan.
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