Gunmen and suicide bombers attacked buildings the heart of the Afghan capital, Kabul, setting off explosions and sparking gun battles.
Claiming responsibility for the action, the Taliban said 20 of its fighters had taken part in the attack on Kabul.
Fighting erupted near the Serena Hotel and the presidential palace, although Afghan President Hamid Karzai says security has now been restored.
The city is now calm but there is concern that some of the attackers may still be at large.
Two civilians and three security personnel have been killed plus 71 others wounded, officials say. Seven attackers had also been killed, Interior Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar said.
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