A suicide vehicle bombing struck a military fort in Boya village of North Waziristan near sunrise on Thursday, triggering a powerful explosion that damaged parts of the security installation and injured several soldiers, officials said.
According to security sources, the attacker rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the outer perimeter of the Boya fort, causing significant damage to the outer wall and roof of the compound.
Militant channels linked to the Hafiz Gul Bahadar group later claimed responsibility for the attack.
Multiple Attackers Involved
A senior security official said the assault involved five attackers.
“One attacker carried out a suicide bombing while four others attempted to breach the fort,” the official told media.
Security forces responded immediately, killing three attackers during the initial engagement. The remaining assailant was later neutralised during a clearance operation, officials confirmed.
“All four attackers attempting to enter the compound have been killed,” a security source told The Khorasan Diary, adding that the area has been secured.
Casualties and Damage
Officials said at least 11 security personnel were injured in the attack.
Two of the wounded soldiers were evacuated in critical condition, while others sustained injuries from the blast impact.
Local residents reported that the force of the explosion damaged nearby houses, with at least three civilians injured in surrounding residential areas. However, due to communication difficulties, the total number of civilian casualties could not be independently verified.
Security Operation Ongoing
Following the attack, security forces launched a search and clearance operation, checking the fort and surrounding areas for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to prevent further incidents.
The incident comes amid a surge in militant violence in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in North Waziristan, where security forces have been conducting counterterrorism operations against armed groups.
Authorities said further details would be shared once the situation is fully assessed.
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