05 Oct 2022 | 12:57 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Explosion at a mosque on the Ministry of Interior grounds in Kabul, Oct. 5; several casualties reported /update 1
Blast leaves at least three people killed and 25 others injured at a mosque on Ministry of Interior grounds in Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 5.
Event
An explosion at a mosque in the Ministry of Interior compound in Kabul Oct. 5 has left at least three people dead and 25 others injured. The cause of the blast remains unclear; no group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security posture near the incident scene through the evening of Oct. 5. Security personnel may close roadways near the blast site, prompting localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the blast site. Follow all instructions from local authorities. Allow additional travel time to reach destinations in the impact area.
