Strong earthquake in Afghanistan kills hundreds

A strong earthquake struck the eastern regions of Afghanistan, killing more than 800 people and injuring over 2800. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to official information, the earthquake occurred at midnight at a depth of 10 kilometers below the earth's surface. Rescue services continue to search for those trapped under collapsed houses.

The greatest losses were recorded in the Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. Some villages were completely destroyed, and rescue efforts are complicated by the lack of communication in mountainous areas.

Military helicopters are transporting the injured to hospitals. The Ministry of Health has called for international cooperation and assistance.

Officials emphasize that thousands of families have been left homeless. So far, no foreign country has officially offered aid.

Afghanistan has faced several devastating earthquakes in recent years. In 2022, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake resulted in nearly a thousand deaths.

Due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country, international organizations have stated the need for aid to mitigate the consequences of the natural disaster.