Pakistan launched a deadly airstrike on Kabul late Monday, hitting a hospital and sparking outrage across the region. Local reports say at least 400 people died and 250 were injured in the Pakistani airstrike Kabul, with explosions rocking neighborhoods like Darul Aman and near Kabul International Airport.
Taliban Response: Hospital Bombed, Not Military Target
The Taliban government blasted the Pakistani airstrike Kabul as a direct violation of Afghan sovereignty. They claim fighter jets targeted Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, a 2,000-bed facility packed with 3,000 patients at 9 PM. "This is a crime against humanity," said Deputy Spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat on X.
Rescue teams pulled bodies from rubble amid raging fires. Footage shows stretchers carrying the wounded, with fears the toll could climb higher during Ramadan.
Pakistan denies hitting civilians. A PM spokesperson called Taliban claims "baseless," insisting strikes hit TTP militant bases, weapons depots, and tech sites used for attacks on Pakistanis.
India Condemns: Threat to Regional Peace
India condemns the Afghan hospital attack in strong terms. The Ministry of External Affairs labeled it "cowardly and unjustifiable," noting massive civilian deaths at a non-military site. "This assaults Afghanistan’s sovereignty and endangers regional stability," the statement read. New Delhi urged restraint amid rising cross-border clashes.
Escalating Tit-for-Tat Strikes Deepen Crisis
This follows Pakistan's Kandahar raids under 'Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq' and Afghanistan's retaliation on a Pakistani camp. Islamabad accuses Kabul of sheltering TTP militants behind civilian attacks, like a drone incident injuring kids in Quetta.
UN data shows 56 civilians dead, including 24 children, from recent Pakistani ops since late February. Over 115,000 displaced, per UNHCR, worsening Afghanistan's humanitarian woes.
Afghan star cricketer Rashid Khan demanded a UN probe, calling civilian strikes war crimes under international law.
Roots in Militancy and Why It Matters Now
Tensions trace to post-2001 militancy, with TTP hitting Pakistan over its US ties. Taliban’s 2021 takeover fueled cross-border raids.
Why now? Ramadan amplifies grief, while geopolitical shifts—like potential US policy changes—threaten stability. Experts warn of a vicious retaliation cycle risking wider South Asian fallout.
Takeaways for Readers:
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Monitor UN calls for probes to hold attackers accountable.
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Regional powers like India push diplomacy to avert refugee surges.
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Stay updated: TTP-Pakistan clashes could spike terror risks.
This Pakistani airstrike Kabul underscores fragile borders. Global eyes watch for de-escalation.
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