Updated 18 May 2025 at 20:53 IST
New Delhi: A large group of armed men launched a deadly ambush on a Pakistan military convoy travelling along the Miranshah-Bannu Road in North Waziristan, resulting in critical damage to military vehicles and multiple casualties among Pakistani soldiers.
According to local sources, the attack resulted in eight military vehicles being damaged, with two completely destroyed. Several Pakistani soldiers are reportedly killed, while others fled the scene, abandoning their vehicles and equipment.
Militant Group IMP Claims Responsibility
The Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), a newly formed militant alliance comprising three factions of the Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the assault. IMP, which includes the Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group, Lashkar-e-Islam, and Harkat Inqilab-e-Islami Pakistan, has been actively carrying out attacks on Pak security forces in North Waziristan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pak Army Suffers Heavy Casualties in KPK
The emergence of IMP has intensified militant operations in Pakistan’s tribal regions, challenging the dominance of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Security analysts suggest that IMP’s recent attacks, including sniper strikes, grenade assaults, and drone bombings, indicate a high level of operational sophistication.
Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) region has experienced nearly 300 deadly attacks in 2025 alone, including train hijacks and bombings, as rebel groups continue to challenge security forces. The Pakistan Army is struggling to maintain control, facing increasing resistance and losing dominance in the region.
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Published 18 May 2025 at 20:44 IST