Web Desk: Fierce clashes broke out inside the Afghan Taliban’s Defence Ministry building in Kabul, according to sources cited by local outlet Aamaj News.
Details about the nature of the fighting and the parties involved were not immediately clear. The Taliban authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the reported violence inside the heavily guarded compound.
Meanwhile, there was no independent confirmation of casualties or the extent of damage within the ministry premises.
In a separate development, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban regime, said on social media platform X that Pakistan’s military had carried out airstrikes on locations in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia.
Mujahid did not provide further details about the strikes, including the specific targets or potential casualties.
The developments come amid heightened tensions between Kabul and Islamabad following recent cross-border clashes. Observers say the situation remains fluid, with further clarification expected from both sides.
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