IEA reports 25 clashes with Pakistani forces in 24 hours; Hundreds killed or wounded

The Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) reported 25 clashes with Pakistani forces over the past 24 hours, resulting in heavy casualties and widespread damage on both sides.

Enayatullah Khowarzmi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, told a press conference Tuesday that four Pakistani soldiers were killed and 13 military posts destroyed during the latest confrontations.

Since the start of operations against Pakistan, Khowarzmi claimed, Afghan forces have inflicted 150 Pakistani fatalities, wounded over 200 soldiers, and seized 40 military posts.

“War has never been our first option, but anyone who sets eyes on Afghan soil with ill intent has been met with a firm response,” Khowarzmi said. He added that Afghanistan would not allow its territory to be used for aggression against other nations.

The toll on Afghan forces, he said, includes 28 soldiers killed and 42 wounded, while three Pakistani drones have been shot down during the same period.

Deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat reported that the clashes have also caused severe civilian casualties, with 110 killed and 130 injured, mostly women and children.

Fitrat warned that the IEA does not seek war but is prepared to take further action if Pakistani incursions continue.

He added that the Pakistani embassy in Kabul is currently under IEA control and could be closed if hostilities persist.

Fitrat also described extensive material damage from the attacks, including 37 homes fully destroyed, 216 partially damaged houses, 12 shops, 19 mosques, a clinic, and a school. The clashes have displaced more than 8,000 civilians.