KABUL - The United Nations confirms that a shooting took place late this morning in Kabul, involving one UN vehicle and two United Nations personnel.

Tragically, one United Nations staff member, an Afghan national, was killed. The other Afghan staff member was unharmed.

The United Nations offers its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased staff member, whose name cannot be released at this stage.

The circumstances of the shooting are not yet clear. United Nations security teams are working with Afghan security institutions to assist investigations.

The United Nations condemns violence against any of its personnel under any circumstances. Those responsible for this killing should be brought to justice without delay.