Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- Fighting erupted after militants from Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan launched an explosive-laden vehicle attack on a security checkpoint, killing 11 soldiers and triggering intense gun battles with responding troops.
Security officials in Pakistan confirmed that 12 militants were also killed during the operation, which occurred in Bajaur district following a powerful explosion near military positions.
According to Express Tribune on Tuesday, the confrontation unfolded in Bajaur within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an area that has seen frequent militant activity and rising violence in recent weeks.
Authorities also reported another bombing involving a rigged rickshaw in Bannu district a day earlier, leaving two civilian...