Suicide attackers have (stormed) the British (Council) office in the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul, killing at least three people.

After at least three (explosions), half-a-dozen men forced their way into the compound, with the Taliban saying they carried out the attack.

A BBC (correspondent) says the (attack) is continuing and gunfire can be heard.

The Taliban said the attack marked the (anniversary) of Afghanistan's independence from the UK in 1919.

A UK Foreign Office spokeswoman later said: "We can (confirm) there was an attack against a British Council compound in Afghanistan.

"The (embassy) is co-ordinating with the Afghan (authorities), who are dealing with the incident."