Afghanistan, June 15 -- Militants have carried out at least 182 drone attacks against Pakistani security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 18 months, according to provincial authorities, highlighting a growing shift in militant tactics in one of the country's most volatile regions.
Police data show that more than 100 of the attacks occurred during the first five months of 2026, indicating a sharp increase compared with the previous year. Most incidents were recorded in the districts of North Waziristan and Bannu, where security forces have long battled militant groups.
According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police, 82 drone attacks targeting police stations, checkpoints and security installations were recorded in 2025. North Waziristan ...