A total of 14 people, including six foreigners, were killed when the Taliban attacked a hotel in Kabul which resulted in dozens of people who were watching a concert trapped and triggered a firefight for several hours by security forces.
Afghan officials on Thursday (05/14/2015), said four Indians, a US citizen, and a resident of Italy was among the victims killed in the siege at Park Palace, Wednesday night.
When the attack occurred at the site was ongoing concert renowned Afghanistan singer.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attacks and crossfire that occurred during the seven hours. This attack occurred when Afghan army under attack without the help of US-led coalition forces
"An attack against civilians who had gathered in a cultural event at the Park Palace, Kabul, killing 14 civilians and injuring several others," the statement of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
Mujahid claimed that only one attacker armed with a Kalashnikov rifle, a suicide vest and a pistol was involved, and not three as the Afghan government reported, the AP reported. The Taliban often exaggerate their claims.
Police said all the attackers were killed in a shootout.
Kabul police chief Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahimi did not provide the nationalities of the victims. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul said one American was killed in the attack, but did not release the victim's name.
The Times of India reported that four Indians were killed in the attack. Amar Sinha, India's ambassador to Afghanistan, said he believed at least six of the hostages were Indian citizens, the AP reported.
"Our thoughts are with the families of the victims at this time," U.S. Embassy spokeswoman Monica Cummings told AFP. "Out of respect for the families of those killed, we have no further information at this time."
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