2021-05-12: According to media reports, on Tuesday (11 May) The Taliban captured the Narkh district in the Wardak province, which is about 40 km from the capital Kabul.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.