Cross-border clashes reported between Taliban and Pakistani forces in Paktia

The Taliban's 203 Mansoori Corps reported armed clashes with Pakistani military forces along the Durand Line in the Dand-e-Patan district of Paktia province, stating the fighting began after Pakistani personnel opened fire. Separately, the Pakistani military stated that security forces engaged fighters along the border areas, reporting that 12 members of the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban were killed. Details on total casualties and whether the fighting remains ongoing have not been independently confirmed.