Why it matters:
The deliberate targeting of an emergency ambulance highlights the growing threat posed by terrorist groups to civilians and humanitarian services in Pakistan and the the region.
Details:
- All of the border guards who were martyred in this criminal attack were residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
- During the assault, one of the ambulances was set ablaze, resulting in the martyrdom of the wounded inside, while the second ambulance successfully evacuated its injured passengers safely out of the area.
What we're hearing:
The attackers also filmed the crime and circulated the footage on social media, an act that informed sources say was intended to spread fear and terror among the public.
The attack took place during the holy month of Ramadan and deliberately targeted a completely civilian vehicle—an emergency ambulance—while inflicting violence on wounded individuals. This has been described as a clear example of conduct that is contrary to Islamic teachings.
What's happened:
February 23, 2026, terrorist elements used a quadcopter drone to attack a border security post in the “Qal‘eh Shahidan” area of Karak District. Following the attack, two ambulances were dispatched to evacuate the wounded. However, on their return route, both ambulances came under attack.
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