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Gunmen 'attack Kabul luxury hotel' Kabul luxury hotel's attackers killed - police
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Gunmen have fired shots after breaking into a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital Kabul, witnesses say. Afghanistan's special forces have killed three gunmen who broke into a luxury hotel in the capital Kabul, police have told the BBC.
The building, which is popular with foreigners, is now surrounded by the security forces. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties. They say the special forces are now searching the five-star Serena hotel for more attackers.
Witnesses told the BBC that Afghan special forces had now entered the five-star Serena hotel. The gunmen managed to get into the building, which is popular with foreigners, claiming they were heading for a meal at the hotel restaurant.
The hotel currently houses a number of UN staff who are expected to monitor next month's elections. They then opened fire, reportedly injuring two hotel staff.
The gunmen are reportedly armed with pistols. At least eight gunshots were heard, reports say.
At least two gunshots were heard in the last hour, an officer from the elite Afghan Crisis Response Unit told the BBC. The building was later surrounded by members of the elite Afghan Crisis Response Unit.
One of the gunmen was reportedly hiding in a bathroom and shooting with a pistol. There were reports that one of the attackers might be hiding in a bathroom.
No group has so far claimed responsibility for the raid, but the Afghan authorities have blamed Taliban militants for similar attacks.No group has so far claimed responsibility for the raid, but the Afghan authorities have blamed Taliban militants for similar attacks.
The Serena hotel lies less than one kilometre (0.6 miles) from the presidential palace and key government ministries. The Serena hotel lies less than 1km (0.6 miles) from the presidential palace and key government ministries.
It currently houses UN staff who will be monitoring April's elections.