TTP Claims Multiple Attacks in South Waziristan and Peshawar, Alleges Military and Civilian Casualties

October 16, 2026 | Owais Shinwari | WAR MONITOR

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has issued six statements claiming attacks on Pakistani security forces in South Waziristan and the former Frontier Region (FR) Peshawar between October 13 and 15.

South Waziristan: The group claimed attacks on military positions in Kot Ghabrak, Gol Wal and Re Pange, alleging damage to a surveillance camera and possible security personnel casualties.

In a separate statement, the TTP claimed that clashes occurred in the Pani Khel area of Zarmilan on October 15, alleging that nine soldiers were killed, five injured and a military vehicle destroyed.

The group also alleged that subsequent mortar shelling struck a civilian home, killing five family members, including two women and two children. Responsibility for the reported civilian deaths has not been independently established.

Peshawar: The TTP separately claimed attacks on Karbala Post and Jankor Police Station in the former FR Peshawar area.

According to the group, the Jankor attack lasted approximately two hours, leaving three police personnel killed and four injured. No confirmed casualty figures were provided for the Karbala Post incident.

The military casualty figures, civilian deaths and reported damage remain unverified. Independent verification is pending.

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