Afghanistan: Authorities report additional explosion in Sherpur area of Kabul the morning of July 31 /update 1

Event

Authorities reported an additional explosion in the Sherpur area of Kabul the morning of July 31. The blast was allegedly due to rocket landing in the area at around 06:30. The explosion follows another blast that reportedly occurred in the Dehmazang area. There have been no immediate reports of casualties, and no group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as authorities investigate the blasts in the affected areas.

Advice

Avoid the areas until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected locations.