Coordinated Taliban Strikes Rock Afghanistan

Taliban militants in Afghanistan have carried out coordinated attacks in the capital, Kabul, and three eastern provinces as part of what they call their “spring offensive.”



The attacks took place near NATO headquarters in Kabul and an area that includes the U.S., German and British embassies.

Suicide blasts in the capital were followed by intense gunfire and rocket attacks.

Dark smoke rose into the sky as Afghan troops rushed into the streets with weapons drawn. Residents took cover indoors and emergency alarms blared throughout the city

Similar violence erupted in Jalalabad City in Nangahar province, Gardez in Patkia province and in Logar province.

After the initial attacks, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the assaults and warned that operations by suicide bombers were still underway.