Pakistan Kills 29 Militants in Ground Operation Along Afghan Border
Summary Pakistan’s military announced a major ground operation with air support along the Afghan border, killing 29 militants. Pakistan’s information minister confirmed the operation targeted extremist group hideouts in the tribal areas along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. This is one of the largest security operations in the border region in recent months. Details According to the Associated Press, Pakistani military intelligence identified multiple militant camps in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border area after weeks of reconnaissance. The operation launched in the early hours of June 28, with ground forces advancing under cover of attack helicopters and drones to strike confirmed targets. ...