Dozens killed in escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes

Border clashes on October 11-12 resulted in numerous Afghan military casualties, according to Pakistani media reports from October 12.

Pakistan's military captured 19 border checkpoints supporting terrorist groups operating against the Islamic Republic.

Pakistan's armed forces reportedly used tanks, artillery, and aircraft with drones.

The conflict originated from Saturday's firefight in Helmand Province, prompting Afghan airstrikes on Lahore that reportedly killed at least 12 Pakistani soldiers.