Pakistan Strikes Kabul Addiction Treatment Center, 400 Killed, 250 Injured

The Taliban deputy spokesman reported that a Pakistani attack on a 2,000-bed addiction treatment hospital in Kabul killed 400 people and injured 250 others.

Officials added that the casualty numbers may rise as rescue teams continue evacuating patients and surveying the extent of the damage across the city.

Pakistan carried out the strike on the 19th night of ongoing clashes with the Taliban, targeting the hospital located in eastern Kabul.

Residents of Kabul reported damage to dozens of homes due to explosions, with several buildings showing structural harm from the blasts.

The Taliban condemned the attack, emphasizing that civilians and medical facilities should not be targeted, calling the strike a grave violation of international norms.

In recent weeks, Pakistani air and artillery strikes in Afghanistan and across the border have intensified, leaving hundreds of civilians fearful and displaced across both countries.

Cross-border tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban have escalated, with each side accusing the other of harboring militants, raising concerns among analysts about further instability.

The attack highlights the urgent need for dialogue and mediation, as continued military strikes risk worsening the humanitarian crisis and endangering thousands of residents in Kabul and surrounding areas.

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