Gunmen storm TV station in Kabul

Photo: BBC

Kabul, Afghanistan (BBN) – Gunmen have attacked a local television station in the Afghan capital Kabul, with reports that people have been killed and injured.

Witnesses say the attackers threw grenades and fired guns as they entered the Shamshad TV headquarters, reports BBC.

One reporter for the channel who managed to escape told the BBC the attackers were still inside the building. Gunfire is still being heard.

More than 100 employees are thought to be inside the building.

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