At least 13 soldiers killed in suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan
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A suicide bomber executed an attack on an army convoy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of 13 soldiers and injuries to at least 24 others, including 14 civilians. This event, occurring in North Waziristan's Khadi Market, demonstrates the increasing violence in the region, with the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group claiming responsibility. The attack also impacted civilians, collapsing roofs and injuring children. Since the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan, Pakistan has seen a surge in violence, with hundreds killed in recent months as tensions escalate along the border.
A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into an army convoy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulting in the death of more than a dozen soldiers and civilian injuries.
The attack was reported to have caused significant destruction, with the roofs of houses collapsing, injuring six children, highlighting the direct impact on civilians.
A spokesperson for the Hafiz Gul Bahadur armed group, affiliated with the Pakistan Taliban, claimed responsibility for the devastating attack in North Waziristan.
Pakistan faces escalating violence linked to escalating tensions with Afghanistan, following the Taliban's return to power, with 290 fatalities attributed to armed groups this year.
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