Afghan Authorities Report 28 Armed Fighters Killed After Crossing from Pakistan

Afghan authorities reported that 28 armed fighters were killed after crossing into Afghanistan from Pakistan, according to Afghan officials. The report is notable for reversing the direction of the previously reported Pakistani-side incident, with Afghan sources indicating the fighters entered Afghan territory from across the border. The incident suggests continued cross-border incursions as Pakistan and Afghanistan remain locked in a tense military standoff following Pakistan's September 24 airstrikes on Afghan territory and Taliban retaliatory rhetoric.