According to a source the Taliban insurgents stormed the base on Tuesday night, killing up to 40 soldiers.

AVA- A source told TOLOnews on condition of anonymity on Wednesday that Taliban killed at least 40 soldiers after storming a base in Kandahar province.
 
According to the source the Taliban attacked a security base in Khakrez district of the province and clashes lasted for five hours.
 
Officials did not comment about the incident.
 
Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.