Afghan officials: Large explosion, gunfire in capital
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Afghan officials are reporting a huge explosion near the offices of the attorney general in the capital, Kabul.
Two police officials say Wednesday's explosion was followed by a gunbattle between militants and security forces. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief journalists.
A large plume of smoke rose from the area and the sound of sporadic gunfire could be heard.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but the Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate carry out frequent attacks in the capital and elsewhere, often targeting the U.S.-backed government and its security forces.