Afghan Taliban officials reported on Tuesday that a Pakistani airstrike targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, claiming at least 400 lives and injuring 250 others. The attack, which occurred Monday night, has intensified cross-border tensions between the two nations.
Deputy spokesman for the Afghan Taliban government stated the strike deliberately hit civilian infrastructure, calling it a 'grave violation of international law.' Pakistan swiftly denied the allegations, asserting its military operations on Monday 'precisely targeted terrorist support infrastructure' and avoided civilian areas.
This incident marks the most severe escalation since border skirmishes resumed earlier this year. Analysts note it could jeopardize ongoing diplomatic efforts to address security concerns along the Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier. Regional powers have called for restraint, with the United Nations urging both sides to permit independent verification of the site.
The conflicting narratives complicate efforts to assess casualties, as international observers face restricted access to the area. Humanitarian organizations report growing concerns about displaced populations near the border regions as tensions persist.
