Drone Attacks, Security Operation and Armed Incidents Reported Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — October 26, 2026:

Multiple security incidents have been reported across South Waziristan, Khyber, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu and Lakki Marwat.

South Waziristan: According to local sources, a quadcopter drone struck the headquarters of 224 Wing in Shakai on October 25, reportedly injuring seven personnel. The reported injured include Havildar Adnan Ranze, Naik Sajid Turi, Naik Noor Zaid Swati, Naik Saifat Marwat, Lance Naik Subhan Mohmand, Lance Naik Rizwan Bangash and Sepoy Sami Betani.

Khyber: Insurgent Zone also circulated visuals reportedly showing security forces engaging a drone near the Joint Bhagyari Checkpost of the Khyber Rifles. Sepoy Abdul Rehman was reportedly injured.

Dera Ismail Khan: According to an ISPR statement, security forces killed six militants during an operation in Zarkani on October 24. Two soldiers, Naik Ghulam Murtaza and Sepoy Taseer Ahmed, were also killed.

Bannu: Local sources reported an armed attack on the Kangar Pull Police Checkpoint in Miryan, followed by an exchange of fire. Casualty details remain unavailable.

Lakki Marwat: Armed individuals reportedly released Dolat Khan, who had previously been abducted. In a separate incident, Muzammil, a Mujahid Force member from Esakkhel, was reportedly abducted.

The ISPR account represents the military’s official position. Independent verification of the reported incidents and casualty figures is pending.

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