SECURITY — June 19, 2026

Drone Strike Destroys Key ISIS Kharijis Center in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Many members were killed or injured during the late-night strike on the facility used for attack planning, recruitment and training. The incident represents a heavy blow to the group, following similar previous strikes in Jabbar Mela and Shinku areas.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio2 min read

Drone Strike Destroys Key ISIS Kharijis Center in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Late at night, a drone strike targeted and destroyed a key secret center associated with ISIS Kharijis. This event occurred in the Qambar Khel area of Bara, which is part of Khyber district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The strike completely destroyed the facility that had been in use by the group.

The center had been utilized for multiple purposes by ISIS Kharijis. These included the planning of attacks, the recruitment of new members, and the training of fighters. The destruction affected those who were present at the location at the time of the strike.

Many members of the group were killed or injured as a result of the drone strike. The incident has been described as representing a heavy blow to ISIS Kharijis. The loss of this center is expected to impact their activities in the area significantly.

Prior to this event, similar drone strikes have been conducted against ISIS Kharijis centers in nearby locations. One previous strike took place in Jabbar Mela in Khyber. Another strike was reported in the Shinku area of Bara. These earlier operations also led to the deaths of ISIS members.

The pattern of such strikes indicates ongoing efforts against the group's infrastructure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Each strike has targeted facilities used for organizational and operational purposes by ISIS Kharijis. The latest destruction adds to the series of actions taken in the region.

Read the original reporting at Omid Radio

Reliability assessment

Single source (Omid Radio) citing Al-Marsad's unnamed 'reliable sources' with no on-record named officials, concrete casualty figures, or independent corroboration; core event remains unverified by additional outlets

The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Omid Radio: "ISIS Kharijis" (repeatedly used instead of neutral 'ISIS' or 'Daesh'); "heavy blow to the group" – frames the event as a significant victory against the militants with evaluative language.

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