17 Mar 2024 | 06:40 PM UTC
Afghanistan: National Resistance Front claims responsibility for explosion that occurred in Kabul's Police District 9 area as of late March 17 /update 1
National Resistance Front claims responsibility for explosion in Police District 9 area of Kabul, Afghanistan, as of late March 17.
As of late March 17, the National Resistance Front (NRF) has claimed responsibility for an explosion that occurred in Police District 9, Kabul. In a press release, the NRF asserted that the blast was related to an operation in which operatives targeted a vehicle carrying Taliban intelligence officials in the Hodkhel area and purportedly killed two Taliban personnel.
Heightened security and associated localized transport disruptions are likely. Further isolated security incidents, including small-scale explosions in other areas, cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the impacted area until officials issue the all-clear. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Plan accordingly for potential localized transport disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
The National Resistance Front (NRF), led by Ahmad Massoud, son of the renowned mujahideen commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, has been escalating its attacks against the Taliban as part of a new strategy focusing on urban areas, particularly Kabul. Recent reports indicate NRF militants have targeted multiple Taliban locations, including checkpoints, resulting in casualties among Taliban forces. This shift in tactics aligns with the NRF's stated goal of challenging Taliban control and restoring the Afghan Republic. The group's actions suggest the ongoing fighting between NRF and Taliban forces is likely to exacerbate in urban centers over the coming months.
