Hundreds of bodies have been recovered from homes destroyed by last week’s powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, raising the death toll to over 2,200, Taliban spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said Thursday.
The 6.0-magnitude quake struck several provinces Sunday night, flattening villages and leaving many trapped under rubble. Kunar province has seen the highest casualties due to its steep river valleys and mountainous terrain.
Fitrat said search and rescue operations are ongoing, with tents set up for survivors and emergency supplies being delivered.