Kabul (The Killid) – Death toll from Wednesday’s Taliban attack at Counterpart International in PD10 of the Afghan capital jumped to nine, including three civilians, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement Thursday.
At least further 20 people were landed in hospitals.
The terrorist attack – which came to an end after six hours battle – was condemned by the government, United Nations and the US Embassy in Kabul, dubbing it a crime against civilians.
The insurgents initially detonated a bomb near the aid organization, which paved the ground for the following attackers intruding into the building – employees being a clear target.
The attack drew conclusion at around 5:30pm, after security forces took down two purported suicide bombers.
Meanwhile, Spokesman for the Ministry of Interior Affairs Nasrat Rahimi said more than 170 employees of the International Counterpart were helped rescue.
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[Earlier: ‘Heavy Explosions Rock PD10 of Capital City’]
KABUL (The Killid) – At least two loud explosion reported in PD10 of Shahr-e-Naw area in downtown Kabul, wounding nine people, local authorities confirmed.
Blasts sent smoke billowing above the scene and the sound of sporadic gunfire could be heard, which lasted until six in the evening.
Nusrat Rahimi, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior Affairs, said clashes are still ongoing in Shahr-e-Naw area near the Counterpart International that is located close to the Attorney General’s Office – a global organization operating in Afghanistan since 2005.
He further said that at least five people, including one woman and a police officer, were killed, adding further 24 were landed in hospitals after the incident.
Taliban in a statement claimed responsibility for the attack, adding they have targeted the International organization.
Meanwhile, Rahimi said that Afghan security forces are detonating an explosive-laden vehicle of militants discovered close to the scene in Shar-e-Naw area of Kabul city, which marked the third blast.
Security forces are dispatched at the location and precautionary measures are being taken for controlling possible loss and threats.
Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate carry out frequent attacks in the capital, mainly in Northern Provinces of Afghanistan, often targeting the US-backed agencies and its security forces.
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