The Taliban spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat announced that the death toll from a Pakistani attack on a hospital in Kabul has risen to 400, with around 250 others reportedly injured. The attack specifically targeted a facility known for rehabilitation of drug-dependent patients and, at the time of the strike, was housing about 3,000 patients according to previous reports. Efforts are ongoing to control a fire within the building and to recover the bodies of the victims.

Authorities in Pakistan confirmed on the same day that they had carried out strikes in Kabul and elsewhere in Afghanistan, targeting military facilities and what they described as 'terrorist targets'. Pakistani officials stated that these airstrikes were primarily focused on eastern regions and emphasized that no civilian targets were hit during the operations. However, the high casualty figures reported by the Taliban suggest significant collateral damage, raising concerns about the validity of these claims and the potential for escalating tensions between the two nations.

The ongoing conflict and the recent escalation of violence underscore the precarious humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and the need for international attention. The impact of such attacks not only devastates local populations but also complicates efforts for peace and stability in a region still grappling with the aftermath of decades of conflict and instability.