Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Pakistani Security Forces Kill 15 Militants in Gunbattle
In Pakistan, security forces fought with militants near the Afghan border.
The fight happened overnight, and sadly, 15 militants were killed, including one suicide bomber.
The security forces acted after getting information about the militants.
During the fighting, they took control of an important building used by the militants.
Four soldiers were also hurt in the clash.
The area is near the border of Afghanistan.
A gunbattle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, resulted in 15 militants dead.
The clash occurred overnight in South Waziristan district, near the Afghanistan border.
Security forces initiated an operation following intelligence reports.
A key militant compound, or Markaz, was seized during the operation.
Four security personnel sustained injuries during the gunfight.
- Who
- Security forces and militants.
- What
- Gunbattle between security forces and militants.
- When
- Overnight on Thursday.
- Where
- Azam Warsak area in South Waziristan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.
- Why
- Security forces acted on intelligence to clear the area.
- Location
- South Waziristan, Pakistan
- Fatalities
- 15 militants
- Injured
- 4 security personnel
- Incident Type
- Gunbattle
- Date
- Thursday night