What we know about deadly strike on Kabul medical centre

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 17, 2026 at 02:15 PM

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On March 17, 2026, a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul was reportedly struck in a suspected Pakistani air strike. Afghan officials claim the attack resulted in the deaths of hundreds of patients and staff, leaving the facility destroyed. Pakistan has denied targeting civilians in the incident. The alleged strike comes amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban-led government. The reason for the alleged strike has not been officially confirmed, but it is likely related to the ongoing tensions between the two countries. The incident is under investigation.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Islamabad 60% Afghanistan 70% Taliban 70% Pakistan ×280% Kabul 90% Pakistani Air Strike 95%

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air strike 90% drug rehabilitation centre 80% pakistan 70% kabul 70% afghanistan 70% taliban 60% civilian casualties 60% international relations 50%

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70%

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Kabul

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