Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing at least four civilians in Kabul strike

Summary

On March 16, 2026, airstrikes in Kabul reportedly led to the deaths of four civilians, with several others injured. The Taliban has accused Pakistan's military of executing these strikes.

The targeted location was identified as a drug rehabilitation hospital, raising concerns about the implications for healthcare infrastructure in conflict zones.

Pakistan has denied the allegations, labeling them as unfounded, which complicates the operational landscape and raises questions about cross-border military engagements.

Key Facts

Fact	Value
Primary source	France 24
Source count	4
First published	2026-03-16T20:06:16.000Z

Updates

Update at 03:17 UTC on 2026-03-17

BBC World reported Islamabad denies targeting any health facility and said its strikes were aimed at military installations.

Sources: BBC World

Update at 07:42 UTC on 2026-03-17

France 24 reported A Pakistani air strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul resulted in significant casualties, according to the Taliban government.

Sources: France 24

Update at 12:11 UTC on 2026-03-19

NPR News reported At the Emergency Hospital, dozens crowded around a thick book to check the names of the victims killed in an airstrike on a rehabilitation center. The UN says over a hundred people were killed.

Sources: NPR News