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Gunfire and explosions hit Kabul's diplomatic district | Gunfire and explosions hit Kabul's diplomatic district |
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Heavy gunfire and a series of explosions have been reported in a diplomatic area of the Afghan capital, Kabul. | Heavy gunfire and a series of explosions have been reported in a diplomatic area of the Afghan capital, Kabul. |
At least a dozen explosions were heard in one hour in the Wazir Akbar Khan district, that is home to several embassies and government buildings. | At least a dozen explosions were heard in one hour in the Wazir Akbar Khan district, that is home to several embassies and government buildings. |
A spokesman for Kabul's police told AFP news agency that a guest house in the district was believed to be the target. | |
No group has said it carried out the attack. | No group has said it carried out the attack. |
The BBC's Sanjoy Majumder, in Kabul, said he had heard "sustained explosions, small arms fire and also the sound of grenades". | |
Associated Press said the attack began shortly before 23:00 (18:30 GMT) and that police were later seen smashing street lights to cover their movements in the dark. | |
Two weeks ago, fourteen people were killed as they waited to attend a concert in a guesthouse in Kabul. | |
The Taliban said it carried out that attack. |