Summary
The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan issued a security alert for U.S. citizens due to ongoing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The alert follows Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan and reports of continued military presence in the airspace. Major border crossings remain closed, and the U.S. State Department advises against travel to Afghanistan.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan sent a security alert to U.S. citizens due to the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict.
- Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have been reported, with aircraft still active in the airspace.
- Fighting is happening near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
- Key border crossings between the two countries are closed.
- The State Department travel advisory for Afghanistan is at level four, suggesting not to travel there.
- The U.S. government cannot provide consular services to citizens in Afghanistan.
- The U.S. Embassy in Kabul stopped its operations in 2021.
- The Taliban regained control in Afghanistan after the U.S. military's withdrawal in 2021.
