21 Feb 2021 | 12:36 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Explosion occurs in Kabul Feb. 21
Explosion occurs at Baraki roundabout in Police District 4, Kabul, Afghanistan, afternoon Feb. 21. Avoid area
Event
An explosion has occurred near Baraki roundabout in Police District (PD) 4 in Kabul the afternoon of Feb. 21. Reports indicate an improvised explosive device (IEDs) caused the explosion, leaving three people wounded. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as investigations continue.
Advice
Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site.
