The Taliban took credit for an attack that killed upwards of seven people, including UN employees, at a guest house in Kabul. Reuters reported that four UN employees were killed in the attack (Geo News claimed three UN employees and four others were killed), which was carried out by a team of gunmen. The Taliban assault team stormed the compound and reportedly took some hostages. Afghan security forces battled the Taliban fighters inside the UN guest house. The Taliban also fired a rocket at the posh Serena Hotel (which was the scene of a similar armed assault in early 2008) and at the presidential compound.

The attack was likely carried out by the al Qaeda-linked Haqqani Network, which has directed the major strikes in Kabul. Most recently, a suicide bomber detonated outside the Indian embassy, killing 17 people and damaging the embassy and surrounding buildings.