Suicide bomber kills 15 at security checkpoint in northwest Pakistan
- Published on 24/07/2026 - 18:34 GMT+2 A suicide bomber, supported by armed militants, targeted a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan overnight, killing 15 security personnel, the military said on Friday.
- In a statement, the military said troops repelled the assault in the Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
- The attackers attempted to storm the checkpoint before ramming an explosives-laden vehicle into its perimeter wall, causing a powerful blast that severely damaged the site.
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- Published on 24/07/2026 - 18:34 GMT+2 A suicide bomber, supported by armed militants, targeted a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan overnight, killing 15 security personnel, the military said on Friday.
- In a statement, the military said troops repelled the assault in the Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
- The attackers attempted to storm the checkpoint before ramming an explosives-laden vehicle into its perimeter wall, causing a powerful blast that severely damaged the site.
Sources: Euronews