Afghanistan: Explosion kills at least one person in Kote Sangi area of Kabul late Jan. 21

Event

An explosion has been reported in the Kote Sangi area of Kabul, the evening of Jan. 21. The blast was apparently the result of an explosive device attached to a vehicle. The explosion killed at least one person and wounded two others. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the explosion.

Authorities will likely heighten security and close roads near the blast site in the coming hours. Localized transport disruptions are likely.

Advice

Avoid the area until officials give the all-clear. Carry personal identification documents. Heed all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time in the area.