A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. Entire villages have been wiped out, with over 800 people killed and more than 2,500 injured. Homes made of mud bricks crumbled like cards, trapping families beneath the rubble in remote mountainous areas. Survivors recount heartbreaking stories of loss, while rescue teams battle blocked roads and harsh terrain to reach affected communities. The Taliban government has deployed emergency forces and helicopters, but access remains difficult. With humanitarian aid critically underfunded and infrastructure in crisis since the Taliban's return to power, the country faces yet another catastrophic blow.
