20 Oct 2021 | 04:16 AM UTC
Afghanistan: Explosion reported in Deh Mazang, Kabul, Oct. 20
Explosion reported in the Deh Mazang area of Kabul, Afghanistan, the morning of Oct. 20. Avoid area.
Event
An explosion has reportedly occurred in the Deh Mazang area of Police District 3 (PD 3) in Kabul the morning of Oct. 20. Unconfirmed reports suggest the blast occurred near a border police facility. There were no immediate reports of casualties or claims of responsibility for the incident.
Officials will probably maintain heightened security measures in the impacted area in the coming hours as investigations continue. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely.
Advice
Avoid the affected area until security officials give the all-clear. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions through the remainder of Oct. 20.
