In Afghanistan, at least four gunmen attacked Kabul's landmark Intercontinental Hotel last night and started shooting at guests and staff officials. <br/><br/>An official of the National Directorate of Security spy agency told news agency AFP that four attackers are inside the building and the assault is still going on. Another official said, the attackers were armed with small weapons and rocket-propelled grenades when they blasted their way into the hotel.<br/>'<br/>Local media is reporting multiple casualties in the attack. However, an Interior Ministry spokesperson said, seven wounded people have been taken to a hospital adding that two attackers have been killed. The spokesperson said, the operation will soon end.<br/>'<br/>No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, so far. The Intercontinental was last targeted in June, 2011 when a suicide attack claimed by the Taliban killed 21 people, including 10 civilians.
News On AIR | January 21, 2018 8:31 AM
Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel attacked, two gunmen killed, firing still on