At least 14 Pakistani army personnel were killed in two separate attacks in Balochistan, underscoring the intensifying insurgency in the troubled province. In the first incident, a remote-controlled IED attack targeted a military convoy in the Shorkand area of Mach, Bolan district. The powerful explosion reportedly killed all 12 soldiers aboard, including two Special Operations Commanders. In another incident, which occurred in the Kulag Tigran area of Kech district later the same day, a similar attack took place. BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch issued a statement taking responsibility for both attacks and lambasted the Pakistani army, labelling it a mercenary force. The latest strikes underscore the persistent and deep-rooted conflict in Balochistan, where separatist groups have long accused the Pakistani state of marginalisation, economic exploitation, and systemic human rights violations.