Two Suicide Attacks Target Afghan Police Station

Two suicide attacks took place at a police station in the southern Afghan city of Lashkar Gah on Sunday, local media reported.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Two policemen were injured in the attack, Afghanistan’s TOLOnews channel said, citing the local police chief. Information on possible casualties was not immediately available.

Security forces and insurgents are currently exchanging heavy fire at the scene.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, though local reporters suggest that the Taliban or an Afghan affiliate of the Islamic State may be involved.