Pakistan says at 'open war' with Afghanistan amid clashes

Explosions were reported in Kabul after Afghan forces launched a border offensive late Thursday. Fresh clashes are also being reported near the key Torkham border crossing. DW has the latest.

• Pakistan has bombed major cities in Afghanistan, declaring an 'open war' 
• Afghanistan says it is carrying out operations in provinces along the border with Pakistan
• Both ​sides have reported heavy losses and issued conflicting tolls

Here are the latest news, headlines and background on the reignited conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday February 27, 2026: