A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, near the border with Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of more than 800 people and injuring over 2,800 others. The earthquake has caused widespread destruction, obliterating entire villages and leaving no family untouched in the hardest-hit areas. As rescue efforts continue, feelings of despair have been reported, with survivors describing the devastation and the immediate need for aid. The Taliban authorities have confirmed the casualty figures and are urging the international community for assistance in response to this disaster.