Pakistan bombs Kabul, declares ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after months of border clashes

Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities, including Kabul, on Friday, as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the countries were in “open war” after months of escalating clashes. Afghan forces earlier attacked Pakistani border posts in retaliation for air strikes, while residents in Kabul and Kandahar reported explosions and jets overhead.

Pakistan bombs Kabul, declares ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after months of border clashes
Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities, including Kabul, on Friday, as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the countries were in “open war” after months of escalating clashes. Afghan forces earlier attacked Pakistani border posts in retaliation for air strikes, while residents in Kabul and Kandahar reported explosions and jets overhead.