Dozens killed in Kabul hospital by strikes Afghan government blames on Pakistan

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and Associated PressMarch 17, 2026 at 12:44 AM

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Airstrikes in Kabul, Afghanistan, allegedly carried out by Pakistan, struck a hospital for drug users on Monday, resulting in a reported death toll of at least 30, with some sources claiming as many as 200 fatalities. The Afghan government condemned the strikes, stating they violated Afghan territory and primarily harmed patients at the facility. Pakistan denied targeting any civilian sites, asserting that its strikes focused on military installations and terrorist infrastructure used by Pakistani militants operating from Afghanistan. The strikes followed recent cross-border fire between the two countries, escalating tensions. While Afghanistan reports the hospital was destroyed, Pakistan claims the strikes were precise and avoided collateral damage.

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Nangarhar 40% Dejan Panic 40% Emergency 40% Shehbaz Sharif 50% Afghan Taliban 60% Sharafat Zaman 60% Zabihullah Mujahid ×370% Kabul ×380% Pakistan ×590% Afghanistan ×690%

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afghanistan 90% airstrikes 90% hospital attack 80% pakistan 80% drug treatment hospital 70% civilian casualties 70% border conflict 60% cross-border terrorism 60% military installations 50% collateral damage 40%

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Afghanistan

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