Pakistan Suffers Deadly Suicide Bombing in North Waziristan
At least 13 security personnel lost their lives and 24 others sustained injuries in a devastating suicide attack on Saturday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to security officials.
Suicide Attack Targets Security Convoy in Pakistan’s North
The assault occurred when a suicide bomber drove an explosives-laden vehicle into a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle belonging to the Bomb Disposal Unit in the Khaddi area of North Waziristan district.
Civilians Caught in Pakistan Bombing Aftermath
Among the injured were 14 civilians, including women and children, several of whom remain in critical condition. A curfew had been enforced in the region at the time of the blast due to ongoing military operations, sources reported.
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Security forces swiftly launched a rescue and recovery operation following the explosion.
Militant Group Claims Responsibility for Pakistan Attack
The militant faction Usud al-Harb, a sub-group of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur network, has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack. This incident stands as one of the deadliest in North Waziristan in recent months and has intensified concerns over the persistent security challenges in the region.
