Rocket attack on Kabul kills one, wounds three

November 13, 2012 14:05

Rockets struck near Kabul's presidential palace and international airport today on the 11th anniversary of the Taliban withdrawal from the Afghan capital, killing one and wounding three, police said.

The hardline Islamists, ousted by US-led forces following the 9/11 attacks on the United States, claimed responsibility for the attack. "Mujahideen (holy warriors) targeted the presidential palace and Kabul airport with rockets this morning," the Taliban said on their website.

Police said four rockets were fired from a vineyard northeast of Kabul, with two landing "near" Kabul international airport without causing any casualties.

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