TTP Militants Patrol Pakistani Town with U.S.-Made Rifles and PKM Machine Guns
Footage from Mir Ali in North Waziristan shows Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan militants carrying AKS-74U carbines, PKM machine guns, and U.S.-made M16- and M4-family rifles as they patrol the streets.
New footage from Pakistan’s North Waziristan region shows Tehrik‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants on open patrol with a mix of Soviet- and U.S.-designed small arms, underscoring the group’s access to modern weaponry.
Video shared by weapons-tracking accounts shows TTP fighters moving through Mir Ali, a town in North Waziristan. The militants are visibly armed with AKS‑74U “Krinkov” carbines, PKM machine guns and several U.S.-made rifles, including M16A4s, M4A1 carbines and M4 CQBR / Colt 933-pattern carbines that may include local modifications.
The footage doesn’t explain how the rifles reached these units, but it provides a clear record of their presence. For residents, it’s a reminder that militants are able to patrol in daylight with accurate carbines, belt-fed machine guns and recognizable Western assault rifles.
For Pakistani security services, these images add to evidence that TTP units operating near the Afghan border are equipped with weapons that offer reliable firepower and range. The combination of compact AK variants, sustained-fire PKM machine guns and modular U.S.-pattern rifles gives small militant groups the ability to threaten checkpoints and isolated positions.
The appearance of these rifles in Mir Ali will likely feed into wider debates about how modern arms flow through conflict zones, even though this specific footage does not identify a supply route. The weapons on show in North Waziristan illustrate how gear designed for regular armies can end up in the hands of insurgent groups in volatile border areas.
Developments to watch include whether Pakistani authorities respond with new security operations around Mir Ali, and whether further documented sightings show similar weapons in other parts of North Waziristan or beyond.
Sources
- OSINT