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16:38, 20-Apr-2019
Kabul: At least three attackers killed in suicide attack, one active
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20:20, 20-Apr-2019
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At least three suicide attackers were killed after they launched an attack near the communications ministry in central Kabul on Saturday, local media reported citing police officials. Six other people were injured in the attack, according to a health ministry spokesperson.
A total of four suicide bombers and gunmen launched the attack at around 11:30 a.m. local time (0700 GMT), followed by gun battles with Afghan security forces.
One attacker is still actively engaging with the forces.
Exterior view of Afghanistan's communications ministry in central Kabul, April 20, 2019. /VCG Photo
Exterior view of Afghanistan's communications ministry in central Kabul, April 20, 2019. /VCG Photo
Nearly 2000 people stuck inside the building are reportedly safe.
No one has claimed responsibility for the assault yet.
(Cover: Afghan security personnel stand guard outside the Afghan communications ministry after suicide attack in central Kabul, April 20, 2019. /VCG Photo)
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