Kabul [Afghanistan]: Eight people were killed and 10 wounded as insurgents penetrated the Afghan National Army’s 209 Shaheen Corps Headquarters in Balkh province on Friday afternoon.
According to Tolo News, a number of fighters made their way to the onsite mosque where Friday prayers were underway.
Officials said the attack started at about 1.30pm and a gunfight ensued lasting for at least five hours.
Security forces managed to kill all attackers, officials confirmed.
This is the second massive attack on a military installation in recent months.
Two months ago, insurgents attacked the Sardar Mohammad Daoud military hospital in Kabul killing at least 50 people. (ANI)