Explosions have been heard in Kabul, Afghanistan and the U.S. embassy is advising people to avoid the area, according to early reports. President Obama left the country two hours prior at 7:55 p.m. EST. He is expected back in Washington on Wednesday at 1:40 p.m. EST.
Duck and cover here at the embassy. Not a drill – avoid the area.
— U.S. Embassy Kabul (@USEmbassyKabul) May 2, 2012
Update: The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) has responded to the reports:
ISAF:We are aware of explosions in the Kabul area. We are assessing the situation and will provide info as appropriate.
— ISAF (@ISAFmedia) May 2, 2012
