400 Killed, 250 Injured as Pakistan Airstrike Hits Kabul Hospital, Taliban say

    17-Mar-2026
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At least 400 people were killed and around 250 others injured after a reported airstrike in Kabul, Afghanistan, late Monday night.
 
 
According to the Taliban government, the strike carried out by Pakistan targeted a major drug addiction treatment hospital, causing massive destruction and heavy casualties.
 
 
Taliban Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said a large section of the hospital was destroyed in the strike, and the number of casualties may increase, alleging violation of Afghan airspace by Pakistan.
 
 
The Pakistani military regime carried out an airstrike at approximately 9:00 PM this evening on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, a 2,000-bed facility dedicated to the treatment of drug addiction. As a result of the attack, large sections of the hospital have been destroyed, and there are serious concerns about a high number of casualties.
 
 
 
 
 
Unfortunately, the death toll has so far reached 400, while around 250 others have been reported injured.
Rescue teams are currently at the scene working to control the fire and recover the remaining bodies of the victims, Afghanistan’s deputy government spokesman said early Tuesday.
 
 
The United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, voiced concern over the civilian casualties caused by the attack on the drug treatment facility, as reported by Tolo News.
 
 
Bennett expressed sympathy with the families of the victims and urged both Kabul and Islamabad to reduce tensions and adhere to international laws, including the protection of civilians and public facilities such as hospitals.