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Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed as Islamabad, Kabul trade accusations
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Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence said its forces killed 28 fighters who crossed the border from Pakistan into Nuristan province, alleging they were former Afghan security personnel and ISIL fighters recruited by Pakistani intelligence. Pakistan's information ministry rejected the allegations as baseless and denied any involvement, urging the Taliban to take credible action against armed groups operating from Afghan soil. The clashes mark the latest escalation in tensions following recent Pakistani air strikes on targets inside Afghanistan.
