The militants took hostage the staff and patients at the hospital of Kabul
Moscow. March 8. INTERFAX.RU — Terrorists attacked on Wednesday morning at a hospital in Central Kabul, took hostage the staff and patients, said channel Khurshid, citing a source in the security structures.
It is noted that the slow progress of the operation of the security forces to eliminate terrorists do with a fear of damage to civilians.
The TV channel reported that after the start of the terrorist attack on the hospital occurred at least three powerful explosions, including car Parking medical facilities
Earlier, local media announced that five terrorists attacked a hospital in Central Kabul in which, according to preliminary data, two people were killed, 12 were injured.
It is reported that five armed terrorists in white coats at approximately 9:00 local time (7:30) attacked the hospital. One of the militants blew himself up at the North gate of the medical institution and four others were rushed to the hospital. Dispersed on different floors of a seven-storey building, the terrorists opened fire on the medical staff and patients. All entrances to the hospital blocked by the security forces.
In the district of Wazir Muhammad Akbarkhan where the hospital is located diplomatic missions and government offices, including the building of the Ministry of health of the country, the U.S. Embassy.