Several villages in Kunar province ‘completely destroyed’, says ministry for public health, as rescue operations take place
Rescuers are operating across Afghanistan’s east, with helicopters helping bring the injured to safety, while rubble is combed through in the hunt for survivors.
The Taliban interior ministry has said in a statement that the vast majority of deaths occurred in the Kunar region (610), with a further 12 deaths in Nangarhar.
The UN in Afghanistan is deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck the eastern region & claimed hundreds of lives, injuring many more.
Our teams are on the ground, delivering emergency assistance & lifesaving support. Our thoughts are with the affected communities.
