Article published on the 2008-06-14 Latest update 2008-06-14 08:58 TU
At least 15 security guards died in the attack, according to Afghan officials earlier.A state of emergency has been called in the city.
At least 15 high-ranking Taliban commanders were reported to have escaped.According to one Western source, the sophisticated attack was a "success".
The Taliban attacked earlier this year at a military parade and at a five star hotel in Kabul.