At least four security forces were killed in a Taliban attack in western Ghor province on Sunday night, local officials said Monday.

The clashes took place in Firozkoh city after the Taliban attacked security checkpoints, said Aref Aber, a spokesman for provincial governor, adding that two other security forces were wounded in the attack.

“The Taliban have also suffered casualties in the clashes but there is no exact information yet,” said Aber.

However, the Taliban have not yet commented on the attack.