Tensions High After Pakistan Launches Cross-Border Attacks into Afghanistan

 Pakistan has launched overnight air attacks inside Afghanistan, while the Taliban claimed hours later to have fired across the border.

Tensions flared on Monday between Islamabad and Kabul following the overnight raids. Pakistan said the attack had targeted armed groups hiding out in border regions. The Taliban said eight women and children were killed.

The Afghan defense ministry claimed later on Monday to have fired across the border at Pakistan positions. Islamabad has not yet commented on the claim.