Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Afghanistan Airdrops Commandos to Rescue Earthquake Survivors
A major earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, followed by another, causing many deaths and destroying homes.
Rescue teams are working to help survivors.
Commandos have been airdropped to reach those in need.
Humanitarian organizations are providing aid.
However, funding for food aid is running out.
The situation is worsened by damaged infrastructure and limited resources.
The region needs help with shelter, food, and medical supplies.
Earthquakes in Afghanistan killed over 1,400 people.
Commandos were airdropped to help rescue survivors.
The UN warned food aid may run out soon.
Over 6,700 homes were destroyed by the quakes.
Aid efforts are hampered by funding cuts and difficult terrain.
- Who
- Survivors in Eastern Afghanistan
- What
- Ongoing rescue efforts and aid distribution after earthquakes.
- When
- Wednesday; Sunday and Tuesday of the same week.
- Where
- Eastern Afghanistan, Kunar and Nangarhar provinces.
- Why
- Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes.
- Initial Quake Magnitude
- 6.0
- Second Quake Magnitude
- 5.5
- Reported Deaths
- 1,457
- Reported Injuries
- 3,394
- Destroyed Homes
- 6,700+
- WFP Funding
- Under $300 million in 2023
Sources
Factbox-Earthquakes have frequently hit Afghanistan, Pakistan in recent years
Afghanistan earthquake: Over 1,100 dead, 3,251 injured
Explainer-Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes?
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Earthquake of 5.3 Magnitude Strikes Afghanistan, Second in 48 Hours
Death Toll in Afghanistan Earthquake Surpasses 1,400
Afghan quake survivors dig graves with pickaxes as entire households wiped out
Afghan quake toll crosses 1,400
Afghanistan airdrops commandos to rescue earthquake survivors