Kabul hit by deadly airstrike as tensions escalate between Afghanistan and Pakistan
A devastating airstrike has struck the Afghan capital, leaving hundreds dead and raising serious concerns about escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
According to Afghan officials, the strike hit a medical facility, reportedly a center treating drug addiction, resulting in a heavy human toll. Preliminary estimates indicate that around 400 people were killed, with hundreds more injured. Authorities warned that the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue searching through the rubble.
Sharafat Zaman, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, stated that the figures remain provisional, emphasizing that emergency teams are still working at the site. Meanwhile, Interior Ministry spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qani reported even higher casualty numbers, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding the scale of the tragedy.
Independent verification of the figures remains difficult. However, eyewitness accounts and medical sources suggest a significant loss of life, with scenes of destruction reported across the affected area.
Pakistan acknowledged carrying out air operations, stating that the strikes targeted what it described as “military and terrorist objectives.” The operation comes amid months of rising tensions between the two neighboring countries, particularly along their shared border.
The attack has intensified fears of a broader escalation in the region. Striking a civilian facility, especially a hospital, has sparked international concern and renewed calls for restraint.
Afghan authorities, overwhelmed by the scale of casualties, have urged families to consider collective burials. Officials also noted the emotional weight of the tragedy, as the incident occurred during the holy month of Ramadan.
The incident underscores the fragile security situation in the region and highlights the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to prevent further violence.
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