Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan

Pakistan carried out air strikes on Afghanistan's major cities overnight, escalating months of border clashes between the Islamic neighbours.



The air and ground strikes, which hit Taliban military posts, headquarters and ammunition depots in multiple sectors along the border, came after Afghanistan launched an attack on Pakistani border forces.



Both sides reported heavy losses in the fighting, which Pakistan's defence minister said amounted to an "open war".



Tensions have heated up since Pakistan launched air ⁠strikes on militant targets in Afghanistan last weekend.



Earlier, border clashes between the two countries killed dozens of soldiers in October until negotiations facilitated by Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia ceased the hostilities and a fragile ceasefire was put in place.