In pictures: Rescuers race to reach remote quake-hit Afghan villages
Summary
Rescuers race to reach remote villages in Kunar province, Afghanistan, following a deadly magnitude-6 earthquake that struck around midnight, causing significant destruction and injuries.
Key Points
- A magnitude-6 earthquake struck Afghanistan around midnight, causing widespread damage.
- Remote villages in Kunar province, including Mazar Dara and Dara Noor, were severely affected.
- Rescue workers and Taliban military helicopters are actively involved in rescue operations.
- Villagers and injured individuals are seen amid the rubble and damaged houses in the affected areas.
