Mar 17 • 03:29 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Clash over Kabul airstrike, claims of 400 deaths

Afghanistan claims that an airstrike on a Kabul hospital resulted in around 400 deaths and over 250 injuries, while Pakistan denies the allegations as targeting only military sites.

Afghanistan has alleged that an airstrike on a hospital in Kabul led to approximately 400 fatalities and over 250 injuries. The incident has escalated tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, as Pakistan refutes the claims, stating that its military operations were aimed solely at military targets and not civilians.

The Afghan government’s assertion has raised international concerns regarding the humanitarian impact of military actions in the region. The conflict between the two nations is already fraught with historical tensions, and this latest incident only exacerbates an already volatile situation. The international community is closely monitoring the developments, as the potential for further escalation remains high.

This incident underscores the fragility of security in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal and the Taliban's resurgence. Both nations now face pressure to address the fallout from this clash, while ensuring the protection of civilians caught in the crossfire of military confrontations, particularly in urban areas like Kabul.

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