Afghanistan: VBIED detonation kills two in Paktika province July 23

Event

A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonation killed two people and wounded three others in Mata Khan district (Paktika province) on Tuesday, July 23. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.

Similar attacks are possible in Paktika province over the near term.

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 Afghanistan are advised to monitor developments, remain vigilant for militant activity, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities or their home governments.

The security environment in Afghanistan remains complex. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.