Kabul, Afghanistan: Massive Damage Reports as rocket attack on a hospital in Afghanistan caused extensive damage as a result of fire and destroyed COD-19 vaccine. No casualties were reported.
In northern Afghanistan, the Taliban seized the area of Sher Khan Bandar, a dry port on the Tajik border, forcing customs officials and members of the security forces to flee across the border.
Fighting between Afghan forces and militants has intensified in recent weeks, with militants gaining control of more areas as US-led coalition forces prepare to withdraw after two decades of fighting.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denied responsibility for the attack on a hospital in the eastern province of Kunar, and the provincial health director said the attack had damaged vital equipment.