Afghanistan kills 58 Pakistani soldiers, wounds 30

Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace.

Earlier in the week, Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of bombing the capital, Kabul, and a market in the country's east. Pakistan did not claim responsibility for the assault.

The Taliban government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said Afghan forces captured 25 Pakistani army posts and wounded 30 soldiers overnight.

"The situation on all official borders and de facto lines of Afghanistan is under complete control, and illegal activities have been largely prevented," Mujahid told a press conference in Kabul.

There was no immediate confirmation from Pakistan about casualties.

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