Afghanistan: Explosion reported in Police District 6 in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 14

Event

Reports indicate an explosion occurred in the Pol-e-Sokhteh area in Kabul's PD6, the evening of March 14. The blast was caused by a magnetic mine attached to a rickshaw and injured at least one person. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the area in the coming hours as investigations continue.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the incident location.