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Kabul attack: Militants raid guest house used by foreigners Spanish embassy in Kabul attacked by Taliban
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A guesthouse used by foreigners in Kabul has come under attack from armed insurgents, with the Taliban saying that they were behind the assault. The Spanish embassy in Kabul has come under attack, the Spanish foreign ministry says.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by heavy gunfire. There are unconfirmed reports of several casualties. The Taliban say their fighters are inside a "foreign guesthouse" in the Afghan capital after detonating a suicide car bomb outside.
It is the latest in a series of audacious raids by Taliban fighters. It is the latest in a series of audacious raids by Taliban fighters on high-profile targets in Afghanistan.
It follows a Taliban attack on Kandahar airport on Tuesday evening in which at least 50 people were killed. Several casualties have been brought in to a nearby hospital, and eyewitnesses say a gun battle is still under way.
It follows a Taliban attack on Kandahar airport on Tuesday evening in which at least 50 people were killed.
Heavy gunfire
Afghan security officials say that seven insurgents are involved in the attack.
Both Afghan and Spanish security forces are reportedly at the scene.
Spanish President Mariano Rajoy has been informed, the Europa Press agency reported.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by heavy gunfire on Friday evening.
Kabul police chief Abdul Rahman Rahimi told the BBC: " I can only confirm a suicide car bomb in the Sherpur area at this moment".