Many of you have written to see if I'm ok after the attacks in Kabul this morning. I really appreciate your concern. I'm completely safe as are my friends and colleagues here. We awoke to explosions and knew something had happened. The security folks moved quickly to find out what was going on and most sent their project staff into lockdown immediately. That happened with our team as well, and we remain restricted to our guesthouse, probably for the rest of the day. As I'm registered to receive warnings from our embassy in Kabul, I'll post the notice they just sent below. If things change, I'll update you here and via Twitter. :-)
Complex Attack Near Kabul City Center
On February 26, 2010, at approximately 0630, insurgents attacked the Safi Landmark Hotel and surrounding buildings using explosives vests and small arms fire. Afghan National Security Forces responded to the scene and killed at least eight insurgents. As many as ten people were killed and 32 wounded in the attack. Foreigners are reportedly among the dead and wounded, but at present there are no official reports of U.S. citizen victims. U.S. Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid the affected area for the rest of the day. U.S. citizens are advised to be alert to the continued possibility of terrorist attacks and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.