Twin blasts hit a military facility in Bannu, northwest Pakistan, after suicide bombers breached the wall. The attack, claimed by Jaish Al-Fursan, was the third militant assault since Ramadan began. The army eliminated further attackers, and operations continue. Previous attacks in Bannu include deadly bombings in November and July.
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