Aerial strikes kill 17 terrorists in Khyber Agency

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RAWALPINDI: At least 17 terrorists were killed during fresh series of air strikes conducted by Pakistan armed forces in Khyber Agency, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.

The air strikes were carried out in Rajgal area of the tribal agency where fighter jets pounded several hideouts of militants, ISPR added.

Four hideouts were completely destroyed in the air attacks including an underground arms’ depot. The deceased terrorists also include militants belonging to foreign countries.

Earlier, at least 21 suspected terrorists were killed this Friday in military air strikes in Khyber Agency’s Tirah Valley.

Security sources said the Pakistan Air Force jets targeted militant hideouts in Koki Khel area of Tirah, killing at least 21 suspected terrorists and razing several hideouts.