A suicide car bomb attack targeted a police checkpoint in Bannu in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday night. Police said an explosives-laden vehicle was detonated first, followed by militants storming the post. At least 12 police officers were killed, and one officer remains missing as investigations continue.
Militants used a drone to attack a cricket ground in Bajaur, Pakistan, injuring three children during an ongoing match and triggering panic among spectators. The attack comes after earlier mortar shellings and claims of cross-border firing from Afghanistan. Pakistani forces are responding on the ground to protect civilians and stabilize the region.
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Militants opened fire on Senakeithei village in Ukhrul district, triggering fresh tension. The attack comes after a deadly clash in Mullam village on Friday that left three dead and homes burnt. In response, security forces have stepped up operations, including destroying illegal bunkers across Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts.
Militants carried out a coordinated assault in Bamako and other parts of Mali on Saturday morning, the army said. Witnesses reported two loud explosions and sustained gunfire near the Kati military base before 6 a.m. Soldiers were deployed to block roads, suggesting a planned, multi-location operation rather than isolated attacks.
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