Afghanistan: Explosion reported in Mazar-e-Sharif's Police District 2 late Aug. 3

Event

An explosion has occurred in a residence in Mazar-e-Sharif's Police District (PD) 2 late Aug 3. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear. The explosion killed at least two people and injured one other; casualty figures may be revised upward in the coming hours. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.

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

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the incident location.