Taliban attackers struck the Afghan parliament building in Kabul on Monday, forcing government officials to evacuate as explosions and gunfire sounded.
Witnesses said several gunmen stormed the building after a series of explosions, which came as Sarwar Danesh, second vice president, was entering the building to introduce a nominee for minister of defense, Masoom Stanekzai, for a vote of confidence by lawmakers.
Residents near the parliament said they heard at least five large explosions, 20 grenades and gunfire.