Insurgents in Afghanistan have attacked Kabul's main airport, setting off an hours-long gunbattle with security forces.
Authorities say the attack began before dawn Monday, focused on the military side of the facility.
Militants occupied a nearby building under construction and were firing on the airport, which serves as a base for coalition forces. Civilian flights were halted because of the violence.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Authorities say the attack began before dawn Monday, focused on the military side of the facility.
Militants occupied a nearby building under construction and were firing on the airport, which serves as a base for coalition forces. Civilian flights were halted because of the violence.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
There were no immediate reports of casualties.
