Friday's attack began in the morning when two suicide car bombers blew up both their vehicles, outside the consulate.
The explosions were followed by gunmen attacking the compound.
US security forces were able to keep them from entering the consulate's grounds, without loss to themselves.
An Afghan police officer and security guard were among the victims, of the attack, with the other seven being the attackers themselves.
At least a dozen more were injured by either the explosion or the following gun fight.
In a separate incident, four police officers and three Afghan army personnel were injured when a suicide car bomber approached their checkpoint, in Paktika province.
They were suspicious of the vehicle and opened fire when the driver refused to stop.
The driver then detonated his explosive laden vehicle before reaching the checkpoint.
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