The militants swiftly claimed responsibility for the attack which came as the Afghan president´s nominee for the crucial post of defence minister was to be introduced in parliament.All six gunmen who attacked Afghan Parliament  are dead.

“It is a group attack by the Taliban on the parliament,” Kabul police spokesman Ebadullah Karimi.

“They are not inside the parliament building, but they are somewhere outside the building.”

Gunmen have reportedly stormed the Lower House of Parliament.Gunfire can be heard as Parliament siege continues Ministry of Interior spokesman Sediq Sediqqi confirms explosions and says security forces have been deployed to Parliament. Parliament being evacuated as series of explosions hit Kabul parliament as per reports.Official News agency Nilo AfghanTOLOnews journalist Saleha Soadat, who is inside parliament, says three explosions outside parliament and one inside the Lower House.Parliament under siege and gunmen are also firing from nearby buildings. TOLOnews Online journalist Sayed Abbas Kamzimi, is outside Parliament and reports there is ongoing gunfire from inside Parliament. In total six explosions have so far been heard in the area.Security forces on the scene and trying to move MPs and journalists to a safe place.A number of explosions reported in Darul Aman area near Parliament. MPs and journalists have been moved to a safe area, according to Soadat.