02 Aug 2018 | 06:53 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Two wounded in IED blast in southwest Kabul August 2 /update 1
Two wounded in magnetic IED explosion in Kart-e-Char area of Kabul August 2; security cordons lifted
Event
At least two people were wounded when a magnetic improvised explosive device (MIED) detonated at approximately 19:30 (local time) in the Kart-e-Char area of Kabul on Thursday, August 2. According to local sources, the target of the attack was a government vehicle parked in the Blue Swimming Pool parking lot, located near the Police District (PD) 3 police headquarters. Police cordons put in place after the incident have reportedly been lifted and local traffic has returned to normal. It is unclear who is responsible for the blast.
Advice
Individuals in Kabul are advised to 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 in 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.
