58 Pakistani soldiers killed, several captured after Taliban forces retaliate to Pakistani air strikes in Afghan territory

Taliban spokesperson Zabeehullah Mujahid today said the Taliban has killed at least 58 Pakistani soldiers and over 30 were left wounded in retaliatory strikes near the Durand Line in Behrampur district. He also warned Pakistan of leaving no attack unanswered. Addressing a press conference in Kabul, Mujahid accused it of letting ISIS terrorists hide on their soil. He asked Islamabad to expel terrorists hiding in Pakistan. He said Afghanistan has the right to defend its air and land borders. According to the Taliban leader, anyone who aggresses against their soil or violates their airspace will face a harsh response. Mujahid said Afghan forces have captured 25 Pakistani army posts. He also said that the situation on all official borders and de facto lines of Afghanistan is under complete control.