Taliban claims responsibility for suicide attack near Parliament and Russian embassy in Kabul

RT
Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:48 UTC

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Kabul, Afghanistan

Twin suicide bombings were reported in Kabul on Monday evening near the Afghan parliament and the Russian Embassy. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack, Pajhwok Afghan News reported.

The explosions took place on Darul-Aman Road and are believed to have targeted the home of Naeem Baloch, former Helmand governor and ex-head of the Afghan spy agency, TOLO News reported.

Reports say that there could be gunmen holed up in nearby buildings.

Continuous gunfire can be heard in the area, TOLO News cited eye-witnesses as saying.

Baloch told Pajhwok Afghan News that he left the house before the attack took place.

BREAKING: Twin suicide bombers reportedly attacked Kabul house of former governor of Helmand.

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Power has been cut in the area and families are being evacuated, local media report. Security forces have cordoned off the roads around the scene of the bombings.

There have been no reports on casualties, nor has there been any official reaction.

Comment: Interesting that the Russian Embassy was near the attack. Coincidence?