Taliban gunmen storm Kabul aid workers' compound

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Gunfire rings out, as Taliban gunmen storm a guest house for foreign aid workers in Kabul.

According to an Afghan army official, at least two insurgents in suicide vests entered the compound late Saturday afternoon. He said the militants were still inside in the early evening, and that at least two Afghan guards were wounded.

Authorities fear hostages may have been taken.

It's the second attack in three days to target living quarters of international aid workers, with the Taliban claiming responsibility... saying they targeted a Christian organization seeking to convert Muslims.

A recent string of attacks have highlighted the challenges facing Afghan security forces as most foreign troops prepare to withdraw from the country.