At least ten killed in terror attack in Kabul
A major terrorist attack took place in Afghanistan's capital where Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen attacked a top Kabul hotel, sparking a five-hour battle with Afghan commandos backed by a NATO helicopter.
At least 12 civilians were killed and three injured when suicide bombers and heavily armed Taliban insurgents attacked the Intercontinental Hotel late on Tuesday, Agence France-Presse reported.
The state-owned hotel was hosting delegates attending an Afghan security conference and a large wedding party when the insurgents struck at dinner-time.
According to eye-witnesses, three suicide bombers blew themselves up at the entrance of the hotel and inside the building.
The operation ended after five hours of violence with the deaths of six suicide bombers.
Law enforcers are presently working at the scene in an attempt to identify the victims.
