Massive explosion, gunfire reported in Afghanistan's Kabul

Armed men opened fire on Monday inside a building in central Kabul that housed some foreigners, two Taliban sources told Reuters.

It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties. Residents of the Shahr-e-Naw area in Kabul said shootings continued in the area after a powerful explosion.

Residents of the area said the attack was carried out at a building where Chinese and other foreigners usually stay.

No further information has been released and no groups or individuals have claimed responsibility for the attack.

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