Afghanistan authorities forsee severe security threat in Kabul

Afghan armed forces minister James Heappey says there were very credible reports of a severe threat in the capital.

The foreign office last night issued new guidance telling anyone near the airport to “move away to a safe location and await further advice.

It comes amid a race to airlift thousands from Afghanistan before 31 August when foreign troops will depart.

Kabul airport is currently being defended and run by the US, which has 5,800 troops on the ground with the help of more than 1,000 UK troops.

In the update issued on Wednesday evening, the FCDO also warned that travelling by road was extremely dangerous with people alleged to have been “mistreated” on their way to the airport.

Mr Heappey said, there are indications of an imminent attack and hence why the foreign office advice was changed last night.