Pakistani military claims to have killed 24 terrorists

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency Islamabad, July 17 (Reporter Tang Binhui) The Pakistani military released a statement on the 17th, saying that the security forces launched operations in the northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province over the past 24 hours, killing 24 terrorists.

The statement said that there has been a recent surge in attacks by the "Pakistani Taliban" targeting police personnel, and the killed terrorists were suspected of being involved in multiple terrorist attacks and violent incidents.

The statement indicated that the security forces seized a large amount of weapons and ammunition during the operation, and the cleanup operations are still ongoing.

Classification
Region
South Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Ground Assault
SALUTE Report
Size
24 terrorists
Activity
Pakistani security forces conducted operations resulting in the killing of 24 terrorists
Location
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan
Unit
Pakistani Armed Forces
Time
July 17, 2023
Equipment
weaponsammunition
Summary

Pakistani security forces killed 24 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 17, 2023, during operations aimed at countering increased attacks by the Pakistani Taliban. The military seized a significant amount of weapons and ammunition, and the operation is still ongoing.

Key Facts
  • Pakistani security forces killed 24 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • The operation was conducted in response to increased attacks by the Pakistani Taliban.
  • A large amount of weapons and ammunition was seized during the operation.
  • The operation is ongoing.