Six Pakistani soldiers were killed on Thursday, 17 September 2026, when an improvised explosive device struck a security forces convoy in Hangu, in north-western Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to the army and local officials. The Pakistani army’s media wing said security forces had killed 10 militants during clashes and separate operations carried out in the province between 15 and 17 September.
Army announces the killing of 10 militants
It also accused them of involvement in several attacks in the area, a claim made by the military establishment. The army said search operations were continuing in the areas where the clashes took place to look for other militants.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing that targeted the military convoy.
