NORTH WAZIRISTAN, PAKISTAN — The militant group Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP) has released dramatic footage of a quadcopter drone attack targeting a Pakistani army camp in Dusli tehsil, a restive region of North Waziristan near the Afghan border.

The video, shared through militant channels, shows Pakistani soldiers fleeing the camp, attempting to take cover as the drone tracks and strikes them. The footage appears to capture direct aerial engagement, a tactic rarely seen in militant operations in the region.

This incident marks a notable escalation in insurgent capabilities, showcasing the growing use of commercial and modified drones in asymmetric warfare. While the Pakistani military has not officially commented on the footage or casualties, security analysts warn that this could signal a new phase in militant strategy — one that challenges conventional military defenses.

North Waziristan has long been a flashpoint for militant activity, but the precision and sophistication of this drone strike raises alarm about the evolving threat landscape in Pakistan’s tribal regions.