Afghan opposition forces claim they are routing the Taliban throughout the north of the country.

The Taliban has pleaded for UN help for refugees inside Afghanistan, as US heavy bombers hammer front line positions.

US warplanes resumed bombing early today on several Taliban positions in an effort to clear the way for advances by forces opposed to Afghanistan’s ruling movement.

US war jets pounded Taliban positions north of Kabul today in the fourth straight day of front line assaults apparently aimed at helping the opposition advance on the capital.