Local sources have informed Afghanistan International that, on Monday afternoon, clashes between Afghan Taliban forces and Pakistani forces resumed in the Zazai Maidan district of Khost province.
The sources indicated that there have been casualties on both sides, with the use of both light and heavy weapons.
Sources from Khost informed the Pashto section of Afghanistan International that the clashes began around 1pm along the border in Zazai Maidan district.
According to the sources, the clashes erupted after the Taliban began constructing facilities on their own territory, who were then attacked by Pakistani border forces.
This marks the second clash between the Taliban and Pakistani forces in the past three days. On Saturday, September 7, both sides engaged in a serious skirmish at the border in Khost province. While neither the Taliban nor Pakistan officials officially commented on the clash, sources confirmed that at least eight Taliban members were killed, and five people were wounded at a Pakistani security post.
Sources in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also confirmed Monday's border clash, stating that both sides used heavy weapons.
Reportedly, the Pakistan Air Force was also present in the area.
Local sources in Khost revealed that due to the ongoing clashes over the past few days, many local residents have fled their homes.
