The Intercontinental Hotel in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul is under attack.
Terrorists have taken several hostages in the hotel, according to local police sources.
The gunmen entered through the hotel kitchen, before moving to rooms 104 and 105, according to local journalist Bilal Sarwary, who cited an Afghan special forces commander.
Security services are responding to the crisis.
An official at the Afghan spy agency said that the gunmen were “shooting at guests”. The terrorists appeared to include at least one suicide bomber.
The attack began at about 21:00 local time. There were no immediate details of casualties.
The hotel was attacked by the Taliban in 2011. 21 people were murdered, including 9 Muslim terrorists.
Details to follow.
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