Deadly Ambush: Six Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Taliban Attack near Afghanistan Border
TL;DR
Six Pakistani soldiers were killed in a clash with the Pakistan Taliban near the Afghanistan border, while four militants from the armed group were also killed. The clash occurred in the North Waziristan region, and the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for ambushing two military vehicles. Pakistan has expressed concerns about cross-border attacks to the Afghan government, and experts suggest giving the Afghan Taliban time to control militants on their border.
- Six Pakistan soldiers killed in attack near Afghanistan border Al Jazeera English
- Islamist militants kill six Pakistani soldiers, army says Reuters
- Taliban militants launch ambush on Pakistani military convoy, resulting in deadly clash Fox News
- The Pakistani Taliban have ambushed military convoy in northwest, killing at least 6 soldiers ABC News
- TTP militants attack security convoy in northwest Pakistan, kill six soldiers Deccan Herald
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