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Suicide strike on Pakistan army camp in KP kills 15 as TTP claims responsibility after months

International
Published on 15 May 2026
Suicide strike on Pakistan army camp in KP kills 15 as TTP claims responsibility after months

TTP’s claim comes after a long October 2025 gap

A suicide attack hit an army camp in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing at least 15 Pakistani soldiers, according to initial reports. The incident reportedly began with a powerful explosion near the camp perimeter, followed by an armed assault in which terrorists used heavy weapons to storm the facility. Security forces responded, but details of the attackers’ casualties remain unconfirmed. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility, citing its Special Istishhadi Force, its first official suicide claim since October 2025.

  • At least 15 Pakistani soldiers were killed in Bajaur, KP
  • Attack reportedly started with a blast near the camp perimeter
  • Terrorists then carried out a heavy-weapon armed assault
  • Pakistan security forces responded; attacker casualties not confirmed
  • TTP claimed the attack via its Special Istishhadi Force SIF
  • First TTP suicide-attack claim since October 2025
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