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Taliban targets foreign compound in Kabul
One police officer was killed and another three injured when a compound housing foreign contractors in Kabul, Afghanistan, came under attack from Taliban fighters
The two gunmen, together with one police officer were killed in a gun battle
A huge explosion was heard across the Afghan capital city of Kabul about 1:55am on Sunday CET.
Kabul police chief Abdel Rahman Rahimi told international media that a bomb concealed in a truck went off at the gate of the North Gate compound, followed by the entrance of two gunmen.
Afghan police confirmed that the two gunmen, together with one police officer were killed in a gun battle. Another three police officers were injured during the attack that lasted for several hours, Rahimi said.
Reportedly, no one staying at the compound was injured.
North Gate is mainly used by foreigners. It is a heavily guarded compound, which was attacked by militants three years ago.
Power in parts of Kabul was briefly cut off shortly after the explosion.
