2026-08-21: Heavy cross-border shelling was reported on Thursday (20 August) in the Shandara area of Baizai Sub-district, Mohmand District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing panic among residents. Intermittent firing from heavy weapons was reported. No casualties or property damage was reported.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
