The United Nations says Afghanistan is facing one of the most severe malnutrition crises among children and women. According to the organization, more than 3.5 million children under the age of five are suffering from acute malnutrition, and the lives of 1.4 million of them are at serious risk.

Following the ongoing war between Iran and Israel that began early Friday morning (June 13), statistics released by official Iranian sources indicate that a significant number of women and children have lost their lives in the recent attacks.

Local sources in Kunar province report that three children have died in Sowkay district after consuming food contaminated with poisonous substances.

Local Taliban officials in Kapisa province report that a woman and her child drowned in a river in Hesa Awal Kohistan district and lost their lives.