Key Takeaways
- Pakistan carried out airstrikes against terrorist hideouts in the border region with Afghanistan.
- More than 28 terrorists were killed in the strikes.
- Security forces conducted a ground operation before the airstrikes.
The Pakistani government has confirmed that it has conducted airstrikes against terrorist camps and hideouts in the border region with Afghanistan, killing more than 28 terrorists, according to a statement from the information ministry.
The strikes, described as 'calibrated' and 'intelligence-based', targeted the hideouts and safe havens of terrorist organizations responsible for recent incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
As part of the response, security forces carried out a well-planned ground operation around Kohat, Hangu, and Thal, followed by the airstrikes.
Based on credible intelligence, the ministry stated that three targets were destroyed with precision, including a suicide bombers' training centre, which killed 28 terrorists alongside multiple suicide bombers.
Large quantities of weapons and ammunition stored at these centres and hideouts were also destroyed, according to the ministry.
The statement emphasized that the strikes were carried out against the hideouts and safe havens of terrorist organizations, particularly those affiliated with Fitna al Khawarij.
The operation was part of a broader response to recent terrorist incidents in the region, indicating a coordinated effort between ground and air forces.
The information ministry stressed the importance of precision and accuracy in the strikes, highlighting the effectiveness of the intelligence-led approach.
