Islamist militants kill 11 Pakistani soldiers in ambush, sources say


  • World
  • Wednesday, 08 Oct 2025

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) -Islamist militants ambushed a Pakistani military convoy near the Afghan border on Wednesday, killing nine soldiers and two officers, sources said, with the Pakistani Taliban claiming responsibility.

Roadside bombs hit the convoy before a large number of militants launched a gun attack in the northwestern districts of Kurram, five Pakistan security officials told Reuters.

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