12 Pakistani Army Soldiers Killed in Taliban-linked Suicide Bomber Storm in Bannu
In a tragic and brazen attack, the Bannu military cantonment in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, located over 330 kilometers east of Islamabad, fell under heavy assault early on Monday. Reports indicate that the attack was orchestrated by multiple suicide bombers affiliated with Jaish Fursan-e-Muhammad, a faction of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) led by Hafiz Gul Bahadur. The incident began when the assailants attempted to breach the security perimeter of the cantonment using an explosive-laden vehicle. They successfully detonated the vehicle at a checkpoint, triggering a massive explosion that allowed them to advance further into the area. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple loud blasts followed by intense gunfire as the attackers engaged in a fierce battle with security forces stationed at the cantonment. Initial casualty reports are grim, with at least 12 Pakistani soldiers confirmed dead and several others injured. Government hospitals in Bannu have reported
