Taliban militants strike in Kabul, target British embassy

Gunfire and several blasts were reported from central Kabul on Sunday afternoon after militants struck there in coordinated attacks.

The attacks were primarily aimed at the British embassy in central Kabul, said media reports.

The attack was also aimed at headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the German embassy.A rocket-propelled grenade has also hit the British envoy's residence, said media reports.

Jalalabad Airport, Paktia and Logar provinces were among the other targets.

According to some reports, militants had managed to enter the Afghanistan Parliament building.

However, staffers at the Indian embassy were safe, said reports.

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attacks.