Afghan authorities reported on Tuesday that at least 400 people were killed and 250 injured in what they described as a Pakistani military strike targeting a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul. Pakistan has categorically denied the allegations, asserting its operations exclusively targeted military installations near the border region.
Emergency crews worked through the night to clear debris from collapsed structures, with local hospitals declaring a state of emergency to handle the influx of casualties. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as ambulances navigated damaged streets to transport the wounded.
The incident marks the most severe cross-border escalation between the neighboring nations this year, occurring amid ongoing disputes over territorial boundaries and counterterrorism strategies. Regional analysts warn the confrontation could destabilize security cooperation frameworks established through multilateral agreements.
United Nations officials have called for immediate de-escalation and proposed an independent investigation into the incident. Both nations' foreign ministries confirmed they would participate in emergency talks facilitated by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation scheduled for later this week.
