Tajikistan has strongly condemned Tuesday’s terrorist attack on a military hospital in Kabul, resulting in the loss of dozens of lives.

In his message of condolences sent to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon asked to convey deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in that heinous terrorist attack.

“We strongly condemn this inhuman act and underline once again the necessity of carrying out joint merciless fight against terrorism and extremism,” the message by Tajik president said.  

Meanwhile, Afghan officials say the death toll in the attack on the Sardar Mohammad Khan military hospital in Kabul has risen to 49.

Salim Rassouli, director of Kabul hospitals, said on March 9 that 49 people were killed in the attack on the hospital on March 8, and at least 63 others wounded.

The Islamic State (IS) terrorist claimed responsibility for the attack in which gunmen dressed as health workers shot doctors, patients, and visitors at the 400-bed hospital.

Health Ministry spokesman Qamaruddin Sediqi confirmed the death toll of 49 but put the number of people wounded at 76. Other officials said 90 people were wounded.

It took Afghan Special Forces several hours to neutralize the attackers.

According to The Independent, the IS terrorist group, which is competing with the Taliban in Afghanistan, claimed its “commandos” had killed more than 100 people at the 400-bed facility for wounded soldiers.