Afghanistan: Explosion in Kabul results in casualties the afternoon April 9

Event

An explosion occurred in the Salim Karwan area in Police District 4 (PD4) of Kabul, the afternoon of April 9. Unconfirmed reports indicate a landmine targeting a Taliban vehicle caused the blast around 11:53, injuring an unconfirmed number of people. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Heightened security is likely in the impact area through at least the late afternoon of April 9. Investigations could result in localized ground travel delays.

Advice

Exercise caution in the impacted location. Heed the instructions of local security force personnel. Plan for possible localized ground travel disruptions.