Pakistan closes border with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire
Summary
Pakistan closed its border crossings with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire between their forces, including retaliatory attacks linked to Pakistani airstrikes targeting militants in Kabul.
Key Points
- Pakistan closed its border crossings with Afghanistan after exchanges of fire between their forces.
- Afghan troops opened fire in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes targeting militants in Afghanistan.
- Pakistani forces responded with gun and artillery fire, destroying Afghan border posts.
- Border crossings at Torkham, Chaman, and smaller points were closed amid intermittent clashes in Kurram.
