The Taliban’s security command in Paktika province has claimed that Pakistani forces targeted civilian residential homes in Shkin district, leaving one person dead and two children injured, according to the group.
In a statement issued on Sunday, 10 Aqrab, the command said Pakistani forces attacked the homes of residents in the village of Sur Dak, in Shkin district, at around 3:00 p.m.
According to the statement, one person was killed and two children were injured in the incident. The Taliban also claimed that the attack caused financial losses to civilians.
Pakistan has not yet commented on the allegations.
The incident comes amid reports of several clashes in recent days between Taliban forces and Pakistani military personnel in border areas along the Durand Line.
Meanwhile, the US Secretary of State has offered to mediate between the Taliban and Pakistan in an effort to ease tensions. Both sides have reportedly welcomed the proposal.
Writer:Roya Stanikzai
