11 Jul 2021 | 04:22 AM UTC
Afghanistan: Explosion reported in Khair Khana District of Kabul the morning of July 11
Explosion reported in Khair Khana, Kabul, Afghanistan, the morning of July 11. No immediate reports of casualties. Avoid the area.
Event
Reports indicate an explosion occurred in the Khair Khana area of Kabul the morning of July 11. Initial accounts indicate that a magnetic improvised explosive device targeted a minibus in the area. There are no immediate reports of casualties. No group has claimed of responsibility for the attack.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the incident site in Khair Khana in the coming hours.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area.
