In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an attack by fighters from anti-government groups on a military checkpoint resulted in the deaths of at least 16 soldiers and left five others critically injured.

Axar.az informs that this information was reported by The Times of India.

The incident happened overnight in the Makeen area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, roughly 40 kms from the border.

The attack involved 30 militants and lasted for several hours.

“The militants set fire to the wireless communication equipment, documents and other items present at the checkpoint.

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility, stating the attack was “in retaliation for the martyrdom of our senior commanders.”

The militants reported getting hold of significant military, including machine guns and night vision technology.