(VOVworld)-Taliban militants have attacked an Afghan government compound in the eastern town of Ghazni, wounding at least 30 people, while 4 attackers were killed. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to the media.

Taliban attack on Afghanistan government compound

The attack also came as a NATO summit was about to begin in Wales, where alliance leaders are to discuss the final stages of the 13-year Afghan war. All foreign combat troops are expected to leave Afghanistan by the end of the year. The US continues to draw down its forces in the country from a high of around 100,000 three years ago to a current force of 30,000. The U.S. plans to lower troop numbers down to about 10,000.