Terrifying moment politicians scramble for cover as Taliban suicide bomber blows himself up at Afghanistan parliament and six gunmen attack the building

Harrowing footage (main image) reveals how the bomber detonated his device inside a car parked at the gates of the building in the capital Kabul (inset), injuring at least 18 people, including two women and two children. MPs who had gathered to confirm the appointment of a new defence minister were seen running for their lives as six gunmen then attempted to storm the compound, only to be pushed back by security forces and eventually seeking refuge in a nearby building site. Following a two-hour fire fight, it was confirmed that all seven terrorists - including the suicide bomber - died at the scene. It is understood that no MPs were injured in the attack.