Explosions hear near Kabul airport in latest daylight raid

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- U.S. jets struck Kabul on Thursday in a daylight raid, and explosions could be heard in the area of the city airport and in eastern districts.

Giant plumes of smoke could be seen from the area around the Taliban military academy and an artillery garrison on the eastern edge of the city of 1 million people.

It was the first daytime raid against the Afghan capital since the bombing campaign began Sunday night.

Several jets streaked overhead and the Taliban gunners replied with sharp bursts of anti-aircraft fire.