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Suicide bombers have attacked a number of government buildings in the city of Khost in eastern Afghanistan, government officials say. Suicide bombers have attacked two government buildings in the city of Khost in eastern Afghanistan, government officials say.
There are reports of casualties, interior ministry spokesman Zemeri Bashary said, but it is not clear how many people were killed or injured.There are reports of casualties, interior ministry spokesman Zemeri Bashary said, but it is not clear how many people were killed or injured.
The province of Khost has witnessed frequent clashes between coalition forces and the Taleban.The province of Khost has witnessed frequent clashes between coalition forces and the Taleban.
The attack comes as the US replaced its top commander in Afghanistan. A Taleban spokesman claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Zabihullah Mujahid told the AFP news agency: "Thirty of our fighters armed with suicide cars, suicide jackets and guns have entered the city."
The government spokesman could not confirm the number of militants involved in attack.
The offices of the provincial governor were among the buildings targeted by the bombers.
Troops have been deployed into Khost to contain the attacks. Security forces were reported to have been searching the city for militants who may have escaped.
In recent months militants have carried out attacks targeting several locations simultaneously, a sign of their increasing sophistication, analysts say.
The bombings come as the US replaced its top commander in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan was recently confirmed as the primary focus of US military operations.
The US is sending 21,000 additional troops to the country, to join an existing force of 38,000.