Among the 126 people rescued, 41 were foreigners
The Afghan Special Forces ended an overnight siege at Kabul’s Intercontinental Hotel on Sunday, killing three attackers.
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Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish said at least five other people had been killed and six wounded, while over 126 people have been rescued.
Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard throughout the night after gunmen stormed the hotel at about 9 pm on Saturday night.
The security forces battled and regained control of the luxury hotel after it was stormed by gunmen.
(Photograph:AFP)