Afghan officials say a 12-hour siege by Taliban insurgents on a hotel on the outskirts of Kabul ended early Friday and at least eight people have been killed.
Earlier Friday, authorities said security forces had freed at least 35 hostages taken by the militants.
Officials say four civilians, three hotel guards and one police officer were killed in the assault on this Hotel. The French news agency reports all the Taliban attackers are dead.
Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen attacked the hotel late Thursday, seizing civilian hostages, including women and children.
A Taliban spokesman claimed responsibility, saying its fighters had targeted a hotel being used by foreigners.