Thursday, July 28, 2011 – According to local authorities in southern Afghanistan, at least seven suicide bombers attacked the police headquarter and government compound in Uruzgan province this afternoon.
Officials further added, the clashes are still going on between the militants and Afghan security forces near the provincial governor’s compound and the state television office in Uruzgan province.
Mohammad Salim Ehsaas, chief of 404 military corps in the south, three of the suicide bombers managed to detonate their explosives upon the arrival of rapid reactions forces.
Amanullah Hotek, provincial council chief, at least 20 people including children were killed and 35 others were wounded in the attack.
Mr. Hotek further added, at least two Afghan policemen and 11 Afghan civilians were wounded in the attack.
The condition of governor Muhmmad Omar Sherzad was not immediately clear.
According to local officials, at least three people have been killed and 20 others including three policemen have been wounded following the strikes.
In the meantime, Taliban militants group have claimed the responsibility behind today’s attacks.
Taliban spokesman Qari Ahmad Yousofi said, ix insurgents penetrated the governor’s headquarters and are currently embroiled in a firefight with government forces.
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