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Nine militants killed in Bajaur airstrikes
[Dawn] At least nine militants were killed in airstrikes in the Bajaur tribal region's Mamond tehsil, DawnNews reported.Gunship helicopters hit militant compounds in Mamond destroying a number of hideouts, sources said. Most of the areas of Mamond tehsil have been cleared of militants. However, southern parts of the tehsil still remain under militant control where security forces are facing stiff resistance. Security forces have now begun an active operation in areas heavily occupied by Taliban militants with the help of heavy artillery supported by air raids. Posted by: Fred 2010-01-31 |
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