Afghanistan: Explosion reported at mosque in Police District 5 area of Kabul May 13

Event

An explosion has been reported at a mosque in Kabul’s Police District (PD) 5 area May 13. The cause of the blast is unclear. Unofficial sources indicate there are casualties, though an exact number is not clear. Officials will likely provide updates in the coming hours.

Heightened security is likely near the blast site in the coming hours. Security force operations are also likely to result in some localized ground travel delays.

Advice

Avoid the blast site. Follow all security personnel instructions. Plan for localized ground travel disruptions.