Taliban launch attack in Kabul,two killed

At least two blasts hit the centre of Kabul about 4 pm Friday and gunfire erupted as security forces rushed to the scene.

The blast,however,did not damage the Indian Embassy building,which is located in the area. All embassy staff are safe,sources said.

Kabul police spokesman Hashmat Stanikzai said the initial blast came close to a hospital run by the NDS intelligence agency and the headquarters of the Afghan Public Protection Force. He said gunmen occupied a building in the attack,which is ongoing.

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility.