Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar
Pakistan
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers said they were willing to negotiate after Pakistan bombed its forces in major cities and dozens of troops were killed in most serious clashes between allies-turned-foes.
KABUL (Agencies) - Afghanistan's Taliban rulers said they were willing to negotiate after Pakistan bombed its forces in major cities and dozens of troops were killed in the most serious clashes between the allies-turned-foes.
Thick plumes of black smoke rose from two sites in Kabul and a huge blaze was also visible in video verified by Reuters.
"The plane came and dropped two bombs, then flew away again. After that, we heard explosions," said Kabul taxi driver Tamim, who was asleep when the strikes hit. "Everyone, in panic, ran down from the second floor of the house. The ammunition inside the depot kept exploding on its own."
Security sources in Pakistan said the strikes involved air-to-ground missile attacks on Taliban military offices and posts in response to Afghan attacks on Thursday.
The Taliban said Afghan forces had used drones to hit Pakistani military targets. Pakistan said all the drones had been brought down and there was no damage.
