The operation resulted in two more police officers and two special forces members getting injured, the TOLOnews channel reported.
One attacker died in the blast, with his two accomplices killed in the ensuing gunfight, according to the channel.
No casualties among hotel guests and staff have been reported, while the hotel and surrounding buildings have sustained significant damage, the news outlet said, citing its correspondent at the site of events.
Afghanistan has been experiencing significant political, social and security-related instability for decades, as radical extremist organizations, including the Taliban, continue to stage attacks against civilian and military targets.
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