Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:33pm on 17 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
More than 100 people were killed in an air strike on a drug rehab centre in Kabul, according to forensic sources. Some bodies were badly damaged, officials said. The UN condemned the strike and called for an investigation. It urged all sides to protect civilians and reduce tensions. Pakistan said it targeted “military installations and terrorist support infrastructure” and denied hitting civilians deliberately. Afghan officials said there were no military sites near the centre. The facility had around 2,000 people. Residents reported loud blasts across Kabul. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors. Casualty figures may rise. (PC: BBC)
