Afghanistan claims Pakistani airstrike destroyed a hospital, with 400 deaths reported

GateUser-bd883c58 · 2026-03-17T08:23:25+00:00

Afghanistan's officials stated that Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul caused severe destruction and casualties, claiming that a drug rehabilitation hospital was destroyed, with death toll reaching 400 people and approximately 250 injured. Pakistan has not yet responded to this incident.

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2026-03-17 08:23:25

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Main Station Reporter learned that on the 17th local time, Afghan government Deputy Spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat announced that a Pakistani airstrike on Kabul, the Afghan capital, caused extensive damage to a drug rehabilitation hospital with 2,000 beds.

He stated that the current death toll has reached 400, with about 250 others injured, and the number of casualties may continue to rise. Rescue teams have already arrived at the scene, working to control the fire and search for victims.

Pakistan has not responded to this matter. (Main Station Reporter Li Shuangxi)

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