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Border Clashes Erupt: Afghanistan and Pakistan Blame Each Other

12/6/2025

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Border clashes erupted between Afghanistan and Pakistan on December 5, 2025, after failed peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
In Spin Boldak, Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accused Pakistani forces of initiating attacks.
Pakistan's Prime Minister's spokesman claimed Afghan forces fired first at Chaman.
The fighting began around 10:30 PM local time, involved heavy artillery, and reportedly struck civilian homes, with a fragile ceasefire and ongoing blame between sides.

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Border clashes erupted between Afghanistan and Pakistan on December 5, 2025, after failed peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
In Spin Boldak, Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accused Pakistani forces of initiating attacks.
Pakistan's Prime Minister's spokesman claimed Afghan forces fired first at Chaman.
The fighting began around 10:30 PM local time, involved heavy artillery, and reportedly struck civilian homes, with a fragile ceasefire and ongoing blame between sides.