Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan
What to know about Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan
Afghanistan's Defence Ministry said on Sunday (September 27, 2026) that its forces had killed 28 fighters and wounded 32 in the eastern province of Nuristan, after a group it said included Islamic State militants crossed from Pakistan.
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What happened
Afghanistan's Defence Ministry said on Sunday (September 27, 2026) that its forces had killed 28 fighters and wounded 32 in the eastern province of Nuristan, after a group it said included Islamic State militants crossed from Pakistan.
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Common ground
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