Almost 17 militant’s fighters killed in the latest airstrikes on insurgents secret bases in the country’s restless northwest, officials reported on Saturday.
The Pakistani jets attacked with heavy bombs on secret bases in the Dargamandi and Chashma Gaon areas of North Waziristan late Friday, as aid agencies geared up relief attempts for refugees escaping the army operation.
About half a million people have run away the offensive in North Waziristan which is intended at cleaning up longstanding terrorists strongholds in the area, which borders Afghanistan.
Many families have run away to the town of Bannu, near to North Waziristan, while hundreds further have turned more afield to the towns of Lakki Marwat, Karak and Dera Ismail Khan since the offensive started in mid-June.
A senior security official said, “Jet fighters bombarded militant hideouts, killing 17 rebels and destroying their six compounds,”.
A local intelligence official confirmed the militant deaths and injuries in the air-raids. The ground military’s attacks have been expected for some days and the severely bombing in some areas could signify that it is now near.
About 370 terrorists and 12 security personnel have been killed in the offensive, dubbed “Zarb-e-Azb” after a sword used in battle by the Prophet Mohammad, no confirmation of victimized people appeared till now.
17 Militants Killed In Airstrikes On Insurgents Secret Bases
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