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24 May 2022 | 07:34 AM UTC

Afghanistan: Explosion reported in Police District 13 area of Kabul May 24

Explosion reported in Police District 13 area of Kabul, Afghanistan, May 24. Increased security, disruptions likely. Avoid the area.

Warning

Event

An explosion occurred in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul's Police District (PD) 13, May 24. Unconfirmed reports indicate the blast happened near an educational institution. There are no immediate reports of casualties. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.

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. Business disruptions are possible.

Advice

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