26 Jul 2018 | 03:43 AM UTC
Afghanistan: Taliban claims suicide attack in Kabul July 26
Taliban claims responsibility for suicide attack targeting security forces in the Bagh Dawood area of Kabul on July 26; avoid the area
Event
The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing targeting a National Directorate of Security (NDS) convoy in the Bagh Dawood area of Kabul on Thursday, July 26. According to local sources, the attack took place at approximately 05:00 (local time) as the convoy was traveling along the Compani Road. Officials have not confirmed a casualty count from the blast, but initial media reports said that up to ten people may have been killed or wounded. The area has been cordoned off and a security operation is ongoing as of 07:45.
Advice
Individuals in Kabul are advised to avoid the area of the blast and obey all instructions issued by the local authorities.
As a reminder, Western governments advise their citizens against all but essential travel to Afghanistan. Individuals traveling around Afghanistan, including Kabul, are advised to seek professional security advice, to continually reassess their personal security, to maintain contact and report movements, and to stay away from protests, demonstrations, and large gatherings.
