Militants have attacked a district governor's office in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least one police officer.

A provincial government spokesperson says suicide bombers and heavily armed militants targeted the building in Paktia province Thursday as Samkani district officials and local elders gathered to discuss an upcoming meeting in Kabul.

Several people were reported wounded in the attack.

Officials say fighting is continuing between the militants, Afghan and international forces.

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the assault.