At least 13 Afghan soldiers were killed and five others were wounded in a Taliban attack on a military base in Kunduz province on Tuesday evening, a source said on Wednesday.

The incident happened on Tuesday night after a group of Taliban fighters attacked a military base in Arbabkhel village of Imam Sahib district, according to a source, who did not provide further details.

Local military officials and the Ministry of Defense have not yet commented on the clash.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.