16 Aug 2021 | 09:40 AM UTC
Yemen: Explosion reported in Al-Mansoura District, Aden, Aug. 16
Explosion reported in Al-Mansoura District of Aden, Yemen, Aug. 16. No immediate reports of casualties. Increased security is likely.
Event
Local media reported that an explosion occurred in Al-Mansoura District, Aden, Aug. 16. The exact location and cause of the explosion remain unclear. There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Security officials and emergency responders will likely maintain an increased presence in the area in the coming hours. Localized transport disruptions are possible in the vicinity of the incident through at least the afternoon of Aug. 16.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area. Heed instructions of local security officials.
