Kabul hotel frequented by Chinese attacked; three gunmen killed

Armed men opened fire on Monday inside a hotel in central Kabul popular with Chinese nationals in an attack that ended when at least three gunmen were killed by security forces, the Taliban-run administration said.

Two foreigners were injured while trying to escape by jumping from the hotel balcony, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on Twitter.
 

Kabul’s Emergency Hospital reported receiving 21 casualties — 18 injured and three dead on arrival. Taliban sources said the attack was carried out at Longan Hotel  where Chinese and other foreigners usually stay. 
 

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