According to War Monitor, heavy clashes broke out on Monday, October 19, between Afghan and Pakistani forces at the Birmal-Angoor Adda border crossing, which links Pakistan's South Waziristan district with the Birmal district of Afghanistan's Paktika province.
Key points
- The clashes were reported at the Birmal-Angoor Adda crossing
- Both sides reportedly used heavy weapons
- Videos said to be filmed on the Afghan side have emerged
- No confirmed details of casualties or damage are available
What was reported
War Monitor's Afghanistan desk, citing a source called Insurgent Zone, said both sides used heavy weapons during the confrontation. It also shared footage said to have been recorded from the Afghan side of the border.
The report did not say which side opened fire or how long the exchange lasted.
Still unverified
War Monitor said the extent of any casualties or damage remains unclear and that independent verification is pending. Its report carried no official statement from Pakistani or Afghan authorities.
Background
The report comes days after clashes between the two countries' forces were reported at Dand Patan in Kurram on October 17. Read Margalla News' earlier report for details.
Read the original War Monitor report.