SECURITY — February 21, 2026
Two Pakistani soldiers killed in TTP-targeted operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Two Pakistani soldiers died in a vehicle-borne explosive attack during an operation against Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan in Bano, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with five militants also killed, according to the army. Officials blame TTP, amid recent violence in the region.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — corroborated by Khaama Press and Afghanistan International — 2 min read
Pakistani media reported that two members of the Pakistani army were killed following an explosion in the Bano area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The Pakistani army issued a statement on Saturday, Feb. 21, confirming the incident occurred during an intelligence operation against Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) aimed at preventing a suicide bombing. According to the statement, five TTP members were killed in an initial clash with army forces.
Subsequently, another attacker rammed a bomb-laden vehicle into an army convoy, resulting in the deaths of one officer and one soldier.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Pakistani officials attributed it to TTP.
The incident follows a bombing in the same area last week that caused numerous casualties.
Read the original reporting at Amu TV →
Reliability assessment
Key facts corroborated by three independent outlets (Amu TV, Khaama Press, Afghanistan International) citing an official Pakistani army statement with concrete details on the incident, including two soldiers killed and five TTP militants during an operation in Bano, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Filed by 3 outlets
Amu TV
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Khaama Press
Afghanistan International
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Security — Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, TTP, Bano
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