12 suspected militants killed in drone strike near Pak-Afghan border

12 suspected militants killed in drone strike near Pak-Afghan border

Peshawar (Staff Report/Agencies): At least 12 suspected militants were allegedly killed in a drone strike near the Pak-Afghan border on Friday.

According to sources, suspected United States (US) drone fired six missiles, killing 12 'militants' and wounding several others. Al least six terrorist hideouts were also destroyed during the strike, they added.

According to the ISPR, military operations are being conducted in Khost and Paktia province of Afghanistan, opposite Kurram Agency.

It added the Resolute Support Mission, the coalition forces operating in the country against the Taliban and Daesh, are sharing details about the operation within Afghan territory and the Pakistan Army is vigilant in its own area along the border area.