Pakistan Strikes Kabul Hospital, Killing 400 Civilians; Afghanistan Denies Accusations
A fierce attack by Pakistani forces at a Kabul hospital caused over 400 civilian casualties, prompting Afghan denials and deepening mistrust between Pakistan and Afghanistan over the Balochistan region.
Highlights
- •Over 400 civilians killed in an alleged strike on a Kabul hospital
- •Afghan officials dispute claims of Taliban-sponsored attack
- •Continued tension along the porous Pakistani-Afghan border amid ongoing conflict in the region
- •Persistent disputes over territorial control and support for militant groups contribute to continued hostility
New Delhi: A tense standoff persists between Pakistan and Afghanistan as the latter has refuted claims that a bombing raid by Pakistan's military killed over 400 civilians in Kabul. The controversial attack on a hospital targeted for drug rehabilitation operations resulted in severe casualties, with many injuries expected to worsen.
According to Afghan officials, four people, including two children, were victims of cross-border shelling near the Afghan-Pakistan frontier. This conflict highlights the ongoing strife between Pakistan and Afghanistan over the Balochistan region.
In a statement, Pakistani spokesperson Sharafat Zaman dismissed the Taliban government's assertions about the attack being perpetrated by militants from Afghanistan. The attack was categorized as aimed at military targets and terror infrastructure with no civilian casualties, according to both Pakistan and Afghan Ministry of Public Health officials.
The situation on the ground has further escalated amid persistent tensions along the porous border between the two nations. Efforts for diplomatic resolution are thin in comparison to the severe militarization plaguing the region.
