Afghanistan, July 21 -- At least eight Pakistani soldiers were killed in a militant attack near the Afghanistan border, raising fresh concerns about cross-border insurgent activity.
At least eight Pakistani soldiers were killed and 14 others wounded in a deadly attack in the Ghunda Mela area of Orakzai district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to Pakistani media reports. The incident marks a significant escalation in violence in the province.
The attack took place on Sunday, July 20, and was reportedly carried out by militants affiliated with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The group has claimed responsibility for numerous similar attacks in the past.
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