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Rescue teams recover bodies after deadly Kabul hospital air strike

Rescue teams recover bodies after deadly Kabul hospital air strike

Summary

Rescue teams have found more bodies at a Kabul hospital after an air strike killed over 400 people. The incident happens amidst increasing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Pakistan denying it targeted civilian areas. Independent reports on the number of casualties are not available.

Key Facts

  • A Kabul drug rehabilitation hospital was struck by an air strike, causing over 400 deaths.
  • Rescue teams are finding bodies among the debris of the demolished hospital.
  • The air strike has worsened the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • Pakistan denies targeting the hospital, saying it aimed at military spots.
  • Afghanistan blames Pakistan for targeting civilian sites, accusing them of committing a crime against humanity.
  • The conflict involves ongoing border clashes and air strikes, with previous clashes killing at least four Afghans.
  • The conflict is partly due to disputes over the Pakistan Taliban, which Pakistan claims Afghanistan is sheltering.
  • Independent verification of the actual number of casualties is unavailable.

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