Afghanistan: Gunfire reported near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul June 6

Event

Early reports indicate two rounds of Indirect Fire (IDF) were heard closed to Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKAIA) in Kabul at approximately 14:30 (local time) as of Thursday, June 6. Details are still emerging.

Further attacks are possible in the coming hours.

Context

Taliban and Islamic State (IS) militants launch attacks on government personnel, security forces, and civilians in Afghanistan on a near-daily basis. Such assaults are, in part, intended to undermine the perceived capacity of Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) - and the Afghan government more broadly - to adequately provide security in the wake of the withdrawal of most US-led NATO forces from the country.

Advice

Individuals in Kabul are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the area of the blast, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities or their home governments. The security environment in Afghanistan remains complex.

Although travel is possible in some areas, other areas should be considered strictly off limits. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.