Attack kills six Pakistani soldiers, raises tension with Afghanistan

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 9, 2025 at 08:43 AM

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On December 9, 2025, an attack on a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Kurram district killed six soldiers and injured four others. The Pakistan Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack, which also resulted in the deaths of two militants. The incident occurred amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Islamabad accusing the Afghan Taliban of harboring the TTP, a charge Kabul denies. Recent skirmishes and cross-border attacks have threatened a fragile ceasefire brokered by Qatar, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia after hostilities in October left approximately 70 dead. The ongoing violence highlights the continued instability in the border region.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province 40% Kurram 50% Pakistan ×460% Afghanistan ×570% Pakistan Taliban ×480%

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