Two people were killed in a shootout between Afghan and Pakistani border guards.

Two people were killed in a shootout between Afghan and Pakistani border guards. This was reported on June 16 by the Khaama press portal, citing sources.

"The Taliban militants (are under UN sanctions for terrorist activities. — Ed.), identified as Shir Alam and Musi, were killed as a result of shelling by Pakistani soldiers," the article says.

The incident occurred on the border of Pakistan and the Afghan province of Kunar. It is specified that the clash occurred during an attempt by the Pakistani military to establish a new checkpoint in the region.

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The confrontation may escalate the situation in the region, especially against the background of the escalation of relations between Islamabad and New Delhi.

On May 29, Al Arabiya TV reported on a military clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan in the disputed border region of Bahramcha, located in the Afghan province of Helmand. It was clarified that the incident also occurred against the background of the construction of new border checkpoints.