Afghanistan: Explosions in Police Districts 5 and 16, Kabul, the morning of Feb. 9, result in casualties

Event

Officials confirmed that explosions in Kabul, the morning of Feb. 9, resulted in at least seven casualties. An explosion occurred near the Mili Bus Square of Macroryan I area in Police District (PD) 16, wounding two people. Another blast took place in the Company area of PD 5, causing two deaths and three injuries. Reports indicate improvised explosive devices (IED) caused the blasts. The official casualty count may be higher. No group has claimed responsibility for the incidents.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as investigations continue.

Advice

Avoid the affected areas until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident sites.