Deadly Strike Hits Kabul Medical Centre, Leaving Multiple Injured and Dead

March 17, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Deadly Strike Hits Kabul Medical Centre, Leaving Multiple Injured and Dead

Kabul Medical Centre Hit by Airstrike, Afghan Officials Report

A suspected air strike from Pakistan has targeted a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, according to Afghan officials. The facility, which provides medical services to patients struggling with addiction, was severely damaged and hundreds of people were killed.

The centre is located within the city’s hospital complex, where it was providing treatment to patients. Eyewitnesses report that the strike occurred on Tuesday evening, causing widespread destruction and chaos.

Afghanistan’s government has confirmed that a suspected Pakistani air strike hit the facility, resulting in significant loss of life and property damage. The Afghan Ministry of Health has stated that an investigation into the incident is underway.

Pakistan has denied any involvement in the attack, stating that it did not target civilians. However, tensions between Islamabad and Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government have escalated following the incident.

The strike has sparked concerns about the safety of medical facilities in Kabul, with many fearing further attacks on civilian targets. The international community has been urged to condemn the attack and provide support to those affected.

Details of the incident are still emerging, but officials confirm that hundreds of people were killed and many more injured. The full extent of the damage is not yet known, but it is clear that the strike had a devastating impact on the local population.

Source: Al Jazeera