18 Aug 2020 | 06:29 AM UTC
Afghanistan: Several rockets fired at Kabul's diplomatic district on August 18
Several rockets fired at Kabul's diplomatic district, as well as in PD10, PD2, and PD16, on August 18; further attacks possible
Event
Several rockets are reported to have been fired into Kabul's diplomatic district on Tuesday, August 18. The rockets, which are believed to have been fired from two vehicles prepositioned in Kabul's Police Districts (PD) 17 and 8, are reported to have landed in multiple locations, including the Wazir Akbar Khan (PD10), Sherpor (PD2), 1st Macroyan (PD16) and Shashdarak (PD10) areas. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks. Further information is awaited regarding damages and casualties caused by the incident, although local sources stated that several people had been wounded.
There remains a possibility of secondary attacks in the city in the near term.
Advice
Those in Kabul are advised to avoid the affected area, remain vigilant for militant activity, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.
The security environment in Afghanistan remains complex. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.
