Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence minister declaring the neighbours at "open war". It comes after months of tit-for-tat clashes, with Islamabad accusing Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, which the Taliban government denies. France 24’s Douglas Herbert takes a closer look at the causes of the conflict.

What's behind Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict?
Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence minister declaring the neighbours at "open war". It comes after months of tit-for-tat clashes, with Islamabad accusing Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, which the Taliban government denies. France 24’s Douglas Herbert takes a closer look at the causes of the conflict.

Clashes Escalate: Pakistan Strikes Kabul, Intensifying Border Conflict
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have erupted into open conflict, with Pakistan conducting strikes on Afghan cities, including Kabul. This escalation signals a dangerous deterioration in regional security dynamics.

Pakistan-Afghanistan Cross-Border Clashes Escalate with Airstrikes
Intensifying military confrontations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border signal a dangerous escalation. Retaliatory attacks threaten to destabilize the region further, risking broader conflict and humanitarian crises.

Pakistan Strikes Kabul, Border Provinces; Four Dead Amid Escalating Conflict
Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul and border regions mark a dangerous escalation in cross-border hostilities, killing four individuals. This action signifies Islamabad's aggressive counterterrorism strategy as it confronts the growing threat from the Pakistani Taliban, further straining relations with the Taliban-led Afghan government.

Pakistan’s Shelling Kills Children in Escalating Cross-Border Conflict with Taliban
The shelling incident highlights a severe escalation in cross-border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, revealing vulnerabilities in regional security and the potential for broader conflict. Civilian casualties, including children, raise international outrage and further complicate already fraught relations.