Ghazni, Afghanistan – At least 12 people were killed Monday in aTaliban-claimed attack on a military compound in central Afghanistan,officials said, as the insurgents continue to batter the war-torn country’sbeleaguered security forces.
The attack began after a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into theentrance of a compound in Maidan Shahr — the capital of Wardak provincethat lies about 50 kilometers south of the capital Kabul.
At least three gunmen stormed the base following the explosion, igniting afirefight with Afghan security forces. All three gunmen were later killedin the exchange, according to a provincial official.
“So far our reports show 12 have been killed and 20 wounded, most of whomwere Afghan security forces,” Akhtar Mohammad Taheri — the head of Wardakprovincial council — told AFP.
“The Taliban used a Humvee vehicle to hit the compound,” Taheri added.
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Provincial health director Mohammad Salim Asgharkhail confirmed the toll.
“Some wounded people were taken to hospitals in Kabul for further treatmentas they were in critical condition,” said Asgharkhail.
Provincial governor spokesman Abdul Rahman Mangal said the huge blast hadalso partially damaged the base. – APP/AFP
