Suicide attack in Kabul kills dozens, wounds more than 300 others

KABUL - The death toll has risen to 28 while 327 others wounded in the Kabul deadly suicide bombing, officials said on Tuesday.

A suicide bomber blew himself up next to a government building at 08:50 am local time (0420GMT) in Pul-e-Mahmood Khan locality next to Presidential Palace and Defense Ministry, enabling others to enter the building triggering heavy fighting.

Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The target, according to police is VIP Protection Directorate of Presidential Palace and gunshot is halted at around 11:00 am local time.