Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Airstrike Killing 400 in Kabul; India Condemns Attack
A conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated with an overnight airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, which Afghan officials claim killed over 400 people. Pakistan rejected the accusation, stating its strikes targeted military facilities in eastern Afghanistan and dismissed casualty claims as propaganda. India "unequivocally" condemned the attack as "barbaric" and a "blatant assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty," emphasizing its threat to regional peace. The conflict involves repeated cross-border clashes, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan of harboring militants, a charge Kabul denies. International calls for a ceasefire have gone unheeded.
Key Points
- Afghanistan accused Pakistan of an airstrike on a Kabul hospital, resulting in over 400 deaths, which Pakistan denied as propaganda, claiming military targets were hit.
- India strongly condemned Pakistan's actions, calling them "barbaric" and a threat to regional stability and Afghanistan's sovereignty.
- The ongoing conflict involves cross-border clashes, with Pakistan alleging Afghanistan provides safe haven to militants, a claim Kabul refutes.
- International calls for a ceasefire have been unheeded amidst the escalating conflict.
Exam Facts
- The conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan is in its third week.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement condemning the attack.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of providing safe haven for Pakistani Taliban militants.
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