Firefighters work at the site of a late-Monday airstrike at a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai) NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday strongly condemned Pakistan’s strikes on a hospital in Kabul, describing them as a “massacre dressed as a military operation.”“This is a cowardly and unconscionable act of violence that has claimed the lives of a large number of civilians in a facility that can by no means be justified as a military target. Pakistan is now trying to dress up a massacre as a military operation,” the MEA said in an official statement.“This heinous act of aggression by Pakistan is a blatant assault on Afghanistan’s sovereignty and a direct threat to regional peace and stability. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran calls Israeli bombing of fuel depots ‘ecocide’; Trump warns Nato over war falloutRising Gulf-Iran Tensions: elites press US to hit Iran harder; fear threat to HormuzAudio Details Iran Strike Aftermath: Mojtaba survives ‘Blue Sparrow’ hit; family and commanders killedIt reflects a persistent pattern of reckless behaviour and repeated attempts to externalise internal failures through increasingly desperate acts of violence beyond its borders,” the MEA added. The statement also noted that the strikes were carried out during the holy month of Ramzan, making the attack “even more reprehensible.” It called on the international community to hold those responsible accountable and ensure that Pakistan’s targeting of civilians in Afghanistan ceases without delay.”India extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, wishes a swift recovery to those injured, and stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan in this tragic moment. We also reiterate our unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan,” the statement read.Multiple fatalitiesHamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson of the Taliban regime in Kabul, said in a post on X that the death toll from the Pakistani military’s strike has risen to 400, while 250 people were injured.”The Pakistani military regime carried out an airstrike at approximately 9:00 PM this evening on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, a 2,000-bed facility dedicated to the treatment of drug addiction. As a result of the attack, large sections of the hospital have been destroyed,” Fitrat wrote.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNanda Devi Set To Dock In Mumbai, Crew Thanks Indian Navy For Safe Transit Through Strait Of HormuzIndia Dismisses Iran ‘Tanker Swap’ Deal Reports As Baseless, Ensures Safe Ship Movement Amid Crisis‘Biased Characterization Of India’: MEA Slams USCIRF Report Seeking Sanctions On RSS, R&AWJoint Tax Filing To Zero Penalties: AAP MP Raghav Chadha Pushes Big Relief For Common IndiansIndia Vs Pakistan Showdown At UN: Delhi Calls Out ‘Imaginary Islamophobia’ Claims, Afghan StrikesNDA Storm In Rajya Sabha Polls Bihar Clean Sweep Odisha Wins Haryana On HoldIndia Holds Off On US Trade Deal Signing As Washington Resets Global Tariff ArchitectureInternet Calls Bibi’s Cafe Video ‘Deepfake’, Israel Says PM Alive; ‘Free Palestine’ Echoes At OscarsIran Seeks Return Of 3 Tankers Seized By India In Return For Hormuz Safe Passage: ReportThree Indian Navy Destroyers Quietly Secure Oil Tankers Passage Through Volatile Hormuz123Photostories5 poor habits that are slowly ruining your life– And how to fix themChef Sanjeev Kapoor’s 7-step guide on how to soft-boil and hard-boil eggs: 5 easy recipes for lunch and dinnerHigh blood pressure isn’t just a heart problem, it’s a kidney alarm6 intelligent animals and birds on Earth after humans and where to spot themLakshmi Vilas Palace: 8 stunning facts about the world’s largest private homeMore than diabetes, more than the neck: Where Acanthosis Nigricans can hide10 home names inspired by flowers from around the worldBaby names for girls born during Navratri10 countries with the highest bird species in the world; India also secures a spot7 effective ways to keep your home cool during heatwaves123Hot PicksDoha travel alertLadakh statehood ralliesRasgulla choking deathGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingMagic JohnsonIndia LPG TankerGreen Card HoldersTaylor SwiftTeam VenezuelaGreen Card HoldersAssembly election dateWWE Raw NewsCarlos Correa WifeEid ul fitr 2026
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday strongly condemned Pakistan’s strikes on a hospital in Kabul, describing them as a “massacre dressed as a military operation.”“This is a cowardly and unconscionable act of violence that has claimed the lives of a large number of civilians in a facility that can by no means be justified as a military target. Pakistan is now trying to dress up a massacre as a military operation,” the MEA said in an official statement.“This heinous act of aggression by Pakistan is a blatant assault on Afghanistan’s sovereignty and a direct threat to regional peace and stability. It reflects a persistent pattern of reckless behaviour and repeated attempts to externalise internal failures through increasingly desperate acts of violence beyond its borders,” the MEA added. The statement also noted that the strikes were carried out during the holy month of Ramzan, making the attack “even more reprehensible.” It called on the international community to hold those responsible accountable and ensure that Pakistan’s targeting of civilians in Afghanistan ceases without delay.“India extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, wishes a swift recovery to those injured, and stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan in this tragic moment. We also reiterate our unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan,” the statement read.Multiple fatalitiesHamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson of the Taliban regime in Kabul, said in a post on X that the death toll from the Pakistani military’s strike has risen to 400, while 250 people were injured.“The Pakistani military regime carried out an airstrike at approximately 9:00 PM this evening on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, a 2,000-bed facility dedicated to the treatment of drug addiction. As a result of the attack, large sections of the hospital have been destroyed,” Fitrat wrote.
