Large numbers of militants have stormed several offices around the Afghan capital of Kabl belonging to the Public Works Ministry. This led to six hours of fighting with the security forces, and at least 43 killed.
Attacks began against offices of the Martyrs and the Disabled, where
attackers stormed areas handling pensions. It quickly spread throughout
the area, with some 350 workers stuck inside the buildings.
A car bomb started the attack, and gunmen stormed the area. By the time
security forces arrived, they were dug in for a long siege. Officials
say they are finding more wounded, and the overall toll may yet rise.
There has been no claim of responsibility, but officials claimed that
three attackers were killed in the fighting. It is also unclear how many
attackers there were in the first place.
Militants Storm Afghan Govt Offices in Kabul, at Least 43 Killed
Nearly six hours of fighting reported at public works offices
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