Afghan telecoms ministry hit by blast as attackers enter Kabul building
Officials report gunfire as unknown attackers battle security forces in Afghan capital
An explosion has hit the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul and unidentified attackers appear to have entered a multistorey building housing the communications ministry where they were battling security forces, officials have said.
Gunfire could be clearly heard by witnesses in Kabul on Saturday, but the area around the site was cordoned off by security forces.