Add Afghanistan as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Afghanistan news, video, and analysis from ABC News. A large plume of smoke rose from the area and the sound of sporadic gunfire could be heard. The ministry's statement said the attack ended after all five insurgents were killed by Afghan forces. The attack targeted U.S.-based aid organization Counterpart International, which has offices near those of the Afghan attorney general, said Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi. Taliban insurgents stage near-daily attacks on Afghan forces, even as peace efforts have accelerated to find an end to the country's 17-year war.

Source: ABC News May 08, 2019 07:57 UTC