conflict Afghanistan
Afghanistan reports 28 fighters killed in Nuristan clashes
28fighters
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence said its forces killed 28 fighters in Nuristan.
Afghanistan’s Defence Ministry said its forces killed 28 fighters in Nuristan after they crossed from Pakistan. Pakistan rejected the allegations and denied involvement in the clashes or support for armed groups in Afghanistan.
1 sourceAl JazeeraUpdated
Claims
Support what holds up. Dispute what doesn't.
- 28fighters
AllegedAfghanistan’s Ministry of Defence said its forces killed 28 fighters in Nuristan.
“its forces killed 28 fighters in the eastern province of Nuristan”
AllegedAfghanistan’s Ministry of Defence said the fighters had crossed into Afghanistan from Pakistan.
“who had crossed the border from Pakistan”
The Taliban’s defence ministry confirmed that it had engaged in clashes with the opposing group on Sunday.
“confirmed it had engaged in clashes with the opposing group on Sunday”