Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital attack

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March 16, 2026
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital attack targeting military sites.

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Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing hundreds of people in a hospital attack, marking a severe escalation in tensions between the neighboring countries. Pakistan defended its military strikes, stating they targeted military installations and "terrorist support infrastructure" rather than civilian facilities. The conflicting accounts point to a significant cross-border military operation that has resulted in substantial civilian casualties, according to Afghan authorities. This incident threatens to further destabilize the already volatile relationship between the two nations, which share a porous border that has long been a source of security concerns. The hospital attack allegations, if confirmed, would represent one of the deadliest cross-border incidents in recent years between Pakistan and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

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