KABUL, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Clashes broke out between Afghan and Pakistani forces at the Spin Boldak border crossing in southern Kandahar province, Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Friday.

"Unfortunately, this evening the Pakistani side once again launched attacks towards Afghanistan in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar, prompting the Islamic Emirate forces to respond," Mujahid said on X.

The confrontation began after Pakistani forces launched a hand grenade, local media outlet TOLOnews quoted Afghan Border Police spokesperson Abedullah Farooqi as saying.

Gunfire reportedly continues in the area, and residents on both sides have begun leaving the conflict zone.

The Pakistani side has not yet commented on the issue. Enditem