Pakistani and Afghan forces clashed along their border after airstrikes, sparking a closure and rising regional tensions.

In the Torkham and Tirah regions of their shared border, Pakistani and Afghan forces engaged in gunfire, with both sides accusing the other of starting the conflict. Afghanistan claimed Pakistani troops fired first during routine patrols, while Pakistan said Afghan forces opened fire without provocation, prompting a prompt response and warning of dire consequences. The conflict followed Sunday's Pakistani airstrikes on militant camps in eastern Afghanistan, which Pakistan claimed killed over 80 militants but Kabul said killed 18 and injured five. Although exact numbers are still unknown, the UN reported at least 13 civilian deaths in Nangarhar. Since October, tensions have increased as both countries accuse one another of carrying out cross-border attacks. The incident has resulted in a border closure and raised concerns about growing instability in the region.