Afghanistan: Shooting attack in Kabul June 28

Event

Two people were killed and three wounded in a shooting attack carried out around 20:30 (local time) on Thursday, June 28, at the Ferdowsi Park in the PD9 area of Kabul. One of the two deceased was a senior police official from Paktika province who had reportedly survived several previous assassination attempts. All three injured people were civilians. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Context

On April 25, the Taliban issued a statement announcing the launch of their annual spring offensive, which coincides every year with the arrival of warmer weather that allows militants to move more easily over Afghanistan's mountainous terrain. The group has since launched multiple attacks across the country, killing security forces and civilians. A surge in attacks across the country has been observed since the end of Islam holy month of Ramadan.

Advice

The security environment in Afghanistan remains complex. Although travel is possible in some areas with proper security protocols in place, other areas should be considered strictly off-limits. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.