Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in Kabul hospital strike

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterMarch 18, 2026 at 07:26 PM

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Tensions are escalating between Afghanistan and Pakistan following a reported airstrike on Kabul's Omid Hospital, allegedly resulting in hundreds of casualties. The Taliban-led government accuses Pakistan of the attack, while Pakistan claims it targeted militant infrastructure at Camp Phoenix and denies hitting a hospital, suggesting secondary explosions may be responsible for the reported damage to a rehabilitation facility. The UN has condemned the strike amidst a broader military campaign of cross-border strikes and clashes that has displaced over 115,000 people and disrupted health services. Pakistan asserts its actions target the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group operating from Afghanistan, while Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of violating its sovereignty. Casualty figures from the hospital strike remain unverified.

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