27 Militants Killed, Hideouts Destroyed in Pakistan Operation
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pakistan's paramilitary forces say they have killed 27 militants, including two important commanders, in on ongoing operation in the northwestern Khyber tribal region.
A statement from the Frontier Corps said the troops also destroyed two militant hideouts in Friday's operations. An explosives-laden vehicle and 18 other vehicles also were destroyed.
It was not possible to independently confirm the statements. Access to Khyber is restricted.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Under pressure from the U.S., Pakistan launched the operation weeks ago after insurgents stepped up attacks on trucks carrying supplies to American and NATO forces fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan.