US Embassy warns of unspecified attacks in Kabul

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has warned its citizens of possible coordinated attacks by militants over its compound and Kabul City.

In a statement released by the US embassy in Kabul said that it has received “reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul City and elsewhere in Afghanistan against locations and individuals with potential American connections”.

The statement added that the threat includes both Afghan and US government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign guest houses, restaurants, hotels, airports, civilian institutes, and educational centers.

The threat of kidnapping has also been noted as high while it says the potential also exists for protests.

The embassy also reminds its citizens in Afghanistan to review their personal security plans, take appropriate steps to enhance personal safety, remain aware of surroundings, monitor local news for updates, and maintain a high level of vigilance.

The threat notice comes as a US drone strike targeted Mullah Akhtar Mansour, the Taliban leader in Baluchistan area of Pakistan along the border with Afghanistan.