Pakistan's anti-terror operation kills 5, 2 soldiers martyred

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency Islamabad, February 21 (Reporter Yang Kai) The Pakistan Armed Forces Public Relations Department stated on the 21st that Pakistan's security forces carried out anti-terror operations in the northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that day, killing 5 terrorists, with 2 soldiers sacrificing their lives in the operation.

The statement indicated that Pakistan's security forces conducted a search operation in the Bannu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that day, and after discovering the terrorists, engaged in fierce gunfire, killing 5 terrorists. The terrorists drove a vehicle loaded with explosives into the security forces' vehicle, resulting in the deaths of 2 soldiers.

Pakistani President Zardari issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack and expressed condolences for the fallen soldiers, offering sympathy to the families of the martyrs.

Classification
Region
South Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Ground Assault
SALUTE Report
Size
2 soldiers
Activity
Counter-terrorism operation resulting in the death of 5 terrorists and 2 soldiers
Location
Bannu · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan
Unit
Pakistani Armed Forces
Time
February 21
Equipment
explosive-laden vehicle
Summary

Pakistani security forces conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 21, resulting in the death of 5 terrorists. During the operation, 2 soldiers were killed when an explosive-laden vehicle struck their vehicle. President Zardari condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased soldiers.

Key Facts
  • Pakistani security forces conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • 5 terrorists were killed during the operation.
  • 2 soldiers died when a vehicle laden with explosives struck their vehicle.
  • The operation took place in the Bannu area.
  • President Zardari condemned the terrorist attack and expressed condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers.