Afghanistan: Explosion reported in Police District 10 of Kabul the morning of Feb. 1 /update 1

Event

An explosion occurred near the Charahi Shaheed intersection of Kabul's Police District (PD) 10 at approximately 0730 Feb. 1. A magnetic improved explosive device (IED) reportedly targeted a vehicle carrying Khoshnood Nabizadeh, the head of the office of the Ministry of State for Peace Affairs, and the founder of an Afghan news agency. There have been no immediate reports of casualties. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast.

Authorities may heighten security and close roads near the blast site for investigations in the coming hours.

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.