At least six security force members were killed in a Taliban attack on a security base in Kunduz province on Wednesday night, provincial council member Amruddin Wali said.

The attack took place in Band-e-Khan Abad in Kunduz and two others security forces members were wounded, Wali said.

The Taliban has taken five army soldiers captive and the base has fallen, he said.

Security forces have not yet commented on the attack.