Taliban Says 12 Civilians Killed, 100 Injured As Pakistani Forces Fire In Kandahar

Last Updated:October 15, 2025, 11:57 IST

Chief Taliban Spokesman said Pakistani forces launched attacks on Afghanistan, resulting in the martyrdom of 12 civilians and the injury of more than 100.

Intense fighting broke out once again on Tuesday night between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban. (Representative Image/AFP)

Amid the ongoing clashes, intense fighting broke out once again on Tuesday night between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban along the border between the two countries in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Responding to the attack, Chief Taliban Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said, “Unfortunately, early this morning, Pakistani forces once again launched attacks on Afghanistan with light and heavy weapons in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar, resulting in the martyrdom of 12 civilians and the injury of more than 100. Later, Afghan forces were forced to retaliate.”

Meanwhile, Pakistani media reported that the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij opened unprovoked fire in Kurram. “Pakistani Army responded with full force and intensity,” they added. The term Fitna al-Khawarij is used by Pakistani authorities to refer to militants of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

According to Pakistani local news, Afghan Taliban posts have reported heavy damage, with at least one tank destroyed after being hit. Following the attack, the Taliban fighters reportedly fled their positions following the exchange of fire.

It was also reported that a key commander of Fitna al-Khawarij was killed in the operation.

Earlier in the day, the Foreign Office said Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch had given a “comprehensive briefing” to resident ambassadors in Islamabad regarding recent developments along the Pak-Afghan border.

“She underscored Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and its unwavering resolve to protect its territorial integrity and national security,” the Foreign Office statement added.

Over the weekend, Afghan Taliban forces reportedly launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistani border posts, killing 23 troops, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The ISPR said that more than 200 Taliban and affiliated militants were killed when Pakistan responded to the assault.

Meanwhile, Kabul claimed that the attack was a “retaliatory” move, alleging that Islamabad had conducted air strikes inside Afghan territory last week.

Pakistan has not confirmed the air strikes but reiterated its call for Kabul to “stop harbouring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan on its soil.” Islamabad has consistently urged the Taliban government to prevent terrorist groups from using Afghan territory for cross-border attacks.

Kabul, however, denies these allegations, insisting that Afghan soil is not being used against any neighbouring country.

(With agency inputs)

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