04 Aug 2021 | 05:50 AM UTC
Afghanistan: An explosion occurred in Kabul's Police District 10 at around 08:15 Aug. 4
Explosion reported in Police District 10, Kabul, Afghanistan, at around 08:15 Aug. 4. Avoid the area.
Event
An explosion occurred near the National Directorate of Security in Kabul's Police District (PD) 10 at around 08:15 Aug. 4. The cause of the incident, which reportedly injured two civilians and an official, is unclear. Casualty count may increase in the coming hours. The explosion occurred after a car bomb struck nearby the residence of the acting defense minister and killed at least three people late Aug. 3. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast.
Authorities will almost certainly maintain heightened security measures in the area in the coming hours. Localized transport disruptions are likely.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the incident location. Heed all official transport and security advisories.