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Gunfire and explosions hit Kabul guesthouse Gunfire and explosions hit Kabul guesthouse
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Heavy gunfire and a series of explosions have been reported in a diplomatic area of the Afghan capital, Kabul. Gunmen have stormed a guesthouse 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.
Afghanistan's interior ministry told the BBC that a guest house in the district was the target. Afghanistan's interior ministry told the BBC that a guesthouse in the district was the target.
No group has said it carried out the attack. Gunfire and explosions continued to be reported several hours after the attack began.
No group has said it carried out the attack, and it is not yet clear whether any casualties were suffered.
The BBC's Sanjoy Majumder, in Kabul, said he had heard "sustained explosions, small arms fire and also the sound of grenades".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. The 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.
Afghanistan's interior ministry told the BBC that the target was the former Heetal guesthouse, that was targeted by the Taliban in December 2009 and is now known as the Rabbani Guesthouse.Afghanistan's interior ministry told the BBC that the target was the former Heetal guesthouse, that was targeted by the Taliban in December 2009 and is now known as the Rabbani Guesthouse.
It is owned by the Rabbani family, including Afghanistan's current Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani, and its former president, Burhanuddin Rabbani.It is owned by the Rabbani family, including Afghanistan's current Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani, and its former president, Burhanuddin Rabbani.
The guesthouse is popular with foreigners, AP said.The guesthouse is popular with foreigners, AP said.
Reports by witnesses on social media said that the fighting was close to the Tajik embassy and Street 15 in the Wazir Akbar Khan district.Reports by witnesses on social media said that the fighting was close to the Tajik embassy and Street 15 in the Wazir Akbar Khan district.
Two weeks ago, fourteen people were killed as they waited to attend a concert in a guesthouse in Kabul.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.The Taliban said it carried out that attack.
Are you in Kabul? Have you been affected by recent events? You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Are you in Kabul? Have you been affected by recent events? You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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