Islamic State claims attack that kills 2 at Kabul TV station

Nov. 7 (UPI) -- An Islamic State attack on the Shamshad TV station in Afghanistan's capital left three dead and at least 20 wounded on Tuesday.

The director of Shamshad TV, Abed Ehsas, said the assault would not prevent journalists from doing their work in the country.

"It was an attack on the media and on the people's voice. It was not the first attack and probably it will not be the last attack," Ehsas said.

"We have resistance and the wounded have been brought to hospital and no one can silence the voice of the media."

According to Ehsas, the two shooters wore police officer costumes and stormed the newsroom's offices and began shooting randomly at the staff, even throwing "hand grenades" at security officers.

Although most of the staff escaped, two security officers were killed.

The Taliban has denied any involvement, but the Islamic State took credit for the attack.

Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani condemned the shooting, noting the attackers couldn't harm freedom of speech.

"Enemies of Afghanistan have once again shown they can commit any action, even attacking the freedom of speech, for achieving their nefarious designs," Ghani said.

Ehsas noted that the threat of media workers in Afghanistan is ongoing and he had not received reports of a planned attack against the newsroom.