A Pakistani air strike has struck a rehabilitation centre in Kabul, killing at least 15 civilians and wounding dozens more, in what the United Kingdom has condemned as a violation of international humanitarian law. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday morning, targeted a facility operated by a local charity providing drug rehabilitation and shelter for displaced families. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as rescue workers pulled bodies from the rubble.
The UK Foreign Office issued a statement calling for an immediate investigation and urging all parties to protect civilian infrastructure. This strike, part of a broader Pakistani military campaign against alleged militant hideouts in Afghanistan, raises serious questions about the conduct of cross-border operations and their toll on non-combatants. The Afghan government has also denounced the attack, demanding accountability.
As the region teeters on the brink of further escalation, the casualties in Kabul serve as a grim reminder of the human cost of geopolitical conflicts played out far from the halls of power.
