Afghan health authorities report a devastating airstrike on a drug rehabilitation clinic, leading to a death toll of around 400, though rescue efforts are ongoing.
Afghan health authorities have reported that an airstrike targeted a drug rehabilitation clinic, resulting in approximately 400 deaths. Eyewitness accounts and aerial footage reveal rescue personnel battling fires amidst the ruins, with AFP's reporter estimating around 30 bodies on site and many more victims being transported to nearby hospitals. The incident reportedly occurred while around 3,000 patients were at the clinic, complicating the rescue efforts and making it difficult to confirm the final death toll.
In a contrasting response, the Pakistani government asserts that the airstrikes were aimed exclusively at military installations and 'terror targets' in Kabul and other locations within Afghanistan, rejecting claims of civilian casualties as 'false and misleading.' This statement reflects ongoing tensions and differing narratives between the two countries, underscoring the complexity of the situation in the region and the challenges faced in reporting accurate information amidst conflicting accounts.
The attack coincided with skirmishes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border where it has been reported that four individuals lost their lives. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing violence and instability in the region, raising concerns over the humanitarian situation and the safety of civilian populations caught in the crossfire of military operations.
