Rocket attack on government compounds in Ghazni as Taliban launches offensive

The Taliban militants launched rocket attacks on a number of government compounds in southeastern Ghazni province early on Friday morning as the group launched summer offensive.

According to local government officials, at least three rockets landed on Information & Culture Directorate, provincial municipality and Museum compounds, Khaama News Agency reported.

Deputy provincial governor Mohammad Ali Ahmadi confirmed the incident and said sporadic gun fires are also heard in the vicinity of Ghazni city.

There are no reports regarding the casualties as a result of the rocket attack and sporadic clashes.

The Taliban militants group claimed responsibility behind the rocket attacks and claimed that heavy casualties were incurred as a result of the attack.