Pakistan army strikes Afghan Taliban positions after cross-border gunfire in Kurram
Pakistani forces fired back at Afghan Taliban gunfire along the Kurram border, using heavy weapons that destroyed several Taliban posts.
In the Kurram sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Afghan Taliban forces allegedly opened fire across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, prompting a swift response from the Pakistan Army. Using heavy weapons, the army targeted Taliban positions, including the Topsar post and the Shipola base camp in Upper Kurram, which were said to be completely destroyed. Security sources reported that several Taliban fighters were killed during the artillery strikes.
The exchange of fire persisted along the Ghuzgarhi border, with both sides continuing to engage. The incident was described as unprovoked by Pakistani officials, who said the Taliban aimed to "facilitate terrorists." Further developments were promised.
Why it matters
The clash heightens tensions on a volatile border, risking broader regional instability.
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