Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban spokesperson, announced Monday September 1st in a Kabul press conference that the death toll from eastern Afghanistan’s earthquake has reached 812 people with approximately 3,000 injured .
The highest casualties occurred in Kunar province with 800 deaths and 2,500 wounded, particularly in Watehpur, Nurgal, Manogi, and Chapadara districts .
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan at 11:47 PM Sunday night, devastating dozens of villages in mountainous regions .
Nangarhar province reported 12 deaths and 250 injuries, while Laghman had 58 wounded and Nuristan recorded 14 injuries.
The United Nations and neighboring governments have expressed condolences and declared readiness to participate in rescue operations .
Relief teams continue rescue efforts in affected areas, with the possibility of rising casualties as operations proceed.
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