Twin Suicide Bombings Kill 18 in Pakistan Military Base Attack

A militant group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the deadly assault during Ramadan in Bannu, leaving soldiers and civilians among the dead.

The attack involved two suicide bombers driving explosive-laden vehicles into the perimeter wall of a military base in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
At least 18 people were killed, including five soldiers, six children, and several other civilians, while 42 others were injured, some critically.
The militant group Jaish Al-Fursan, linked to the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the assault, which also caused significant damage to a nearby mosque and residential areas.
Pakistani security forces killed 16 attackers, including four suicide bombers, after a prolonged firefight that extended into the early hours of Wednesday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as a cowardly act targeting civilians during Ramadan, and the city of Bannu observed a day of mourning with schools and shops closed.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation