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22 of June, 12:58

In Afghanistan blew up the Parliament The militants of the Taliban attacked the Afghan Parliament in Kabul. The news media, their goal was the failure of the appointment by Parliament of a new defense Minister. It is told that the special forces had eliminated all the terrorists.

The militants of the movement "Taliban" on the morning of Monday, June 22, stormed the Parliament building in Moscow of Afghanistan - Kabul, says TASS referring to Khaama Press. Before that, next to the lower chamber was rocked by powerful explosions. According to various sources, were undermined from 4 to 6 bombs. Also, learn about the car full of explosives.

The deputies who gathered for a regular meeting to choose a new defense Minister, also correspondents were removed from the premises. At the same time, the terrorists have surrounded the Parliament. They occupied a nearby house and fired from their Windows.

Several Afghan MPs recorded by shrapnel, tells RIA Novosti news Agency referring to local TV channel TOLO News. Also injured several 10-s people from the local population, including ladies and children.

According to news media reports, the Afghan special forces has managed to escape the attackers who barricaded themselves in a nearby building. And according to the police of Kabul, the security forces eliminated all six participated in the Taliban assault.
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