Rescue crews dig bodies out of the ruins of a Kabul hospital hit in an airstrike blamed on Pakistan

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN, MUNIR AHMED and ELENA BECATOROSMarch 17, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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On Monday, March 16, 2026, an airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. As of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the death toll had risen to 400, according to Afghanistan's deputy government spokesman. Rescue crews are currently digging bodies out of the ruins of the hospital. The airstrike is being blamed on Pakistan, though no official confirmation has been given. Residents, volunteers, and firefighters are at the scene, inspecting the damage and assisting with rescue efforts. The reason for the alleged Pakistani airstrike remains unclear.

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