A devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Kunar province, resulting in at least 250 fatalities and over 500 injuries. The midnight quake, followed by aftershocks, toppled homes along the Pakistan border. Rescue operations are underway in remote districts, with the toll expected to rise due to difficult access and fragile housing in the region.
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