26 Oct 2023 | 04:40 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Heightened security likely following explosion at sports club in Kabul's Dasht-e-Barchi area late Oct. 26
Increased security likely after explosion reported at sports club in Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul, Afghanistan, late Oct. 26. Avoid area.
Heightened security is likely in parts of Kabul over the coming hours following an explosion at a sports club in the city's Dasht-e-Barchi area late Oct. 26. Emerging reports indicate the incident occurred at approximately 19:30. The nature of the incident and casualty figures were not immediately clear. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.
Associated transport disruptions are possible in the affected area. Further explosions cannot be ruled out over the coming hours.
Avoid the vicinity of the explosion until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional travel time in the affected area and consider taking alternative routes to circumvent any related disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
