Kabul, June 19 (TIWN) Afghan security forces have repulsed a Taliban attack on the northern Kunduz city on Saturday and the militants fled after suffering casualties, an army spokesman said.

The militants were also attempting to explode an explosive-laden military vehicle next to a military base outside Kunduz city, but was identified and targeted by soldiers.  As a result a few more militants inside the vehicle were killed, the official added.  However, five security personnel had been injured during the gunfight which lasted for a couple of hours, he said.