Kabul Hospital Bombing Kills Dozens, Injures Many

A powerful explosion struck a hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, on March 18, 2026, causing significant casualties. Afghan health officials confirmed the attack resulted in at least 30 fatalities and left dozens more wounded. The blast caused severe damage to the hospital's emergency department.

No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing. The attack has drawn widespread condemnation from international organizations, which have reiterated that medical facilities and personnel are protected under international humanitarian law.

The incident occurs amidst ongoing instability in Afghanistan. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the attack, and emergency services are working to treat the injured and secure the area.