Taliban Attack in Kabul, 6 killed

Kabul: At least six people were killed while 18 injured in suicide blasts, rocket attacks and the ensuing clash between Taliban and security forces in Kabul on Monday.
According to information, a clash was triggered in wake of the rockets being fired by the Taliban on government buildings. Resultantly, three terrorists were killed. Afghan officials said that as many as 10 suicide bombers have resorted to firing after hiding themselves up in different bunkers. Some terrorists attacked the Afghan security forces; they were also wearing suicide vests. Afghan officials said that two assailants hid themselves up in a big store during a clash with the security forces while others made bunkers at different places. According to Arab TV, three assailants were killed in retaliatory fire of the security forces. Taliban claimed the responsibility, saying that presidential palace, offices of different ministries and central bank was being targeted. Taliban spokesman Zabeh Ullah has claimed that around 20 people have been killed in today’s suicide bombing. NATO forces reached the site and threw cordon around the area.