Pakistan military claims to have killed 74 militants

Source: Global Times
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On November 13 local time, the Pakistan Armed Forces' Media Wing issued a statement saying that in the past 48 hours, Pakistani security forces have conducted strikes against multiple militant hideouts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and engaged in intense firefights with militants. In the Mir Ali area of the province, 35 militants were killed, and in the Orazai area, 8 militants were killed, totaling 43 killed, along with the seizure of a large amount of weapons, ammunition, and explosives.

Additionally, since November 3, Pakistani security forces have been conducting intelligence-led counter-terrorism operations in the Quetta area of southwestern Balochistan province, targeting multiple militant hideouts. After several firefights, 31 militants were killed, and weapons, ammunition, and explosives were seized. (Reporter Cui Ru from the Central Broadcasting Station)

Classification
Region
South Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Ground Assault
SALUTE Report
Size
74 militants
Activity
Pakistani security forces conducted strikes against militant hideouts and engaged in fierce firefights, resulting in casualties among militants and the seizure of weapons and explosives.
Location
Mir Ali · Orakzai · Quetta · Balochistan
Unit
Pakistani Armed Forces
Time
November 13, 2023
Equipment
weaponsammunitionexplosives
Summary

Pakistani security forces killed 74 militants in operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan over the past 48 hours. In Mir Ali, 35 militants were killed, while 8 were killed in Orakzai. The operations involved intense firefights and resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of weapons and explosives.

Key Facts
  • Pakistani security forces killed 74 militants in operations over 48 hours.
  • 35 militants were killed in Mir Ali and 8 in Orakzai.
  • Operations included the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and explosives.
  • The operations are part of an ongoing counter-terrorism campaign in Balochistan.