Pakistan Army kills 23 militants in airstrikes

ISLAMABAD: At least 23 militants, including foreigners, were killed today by Pakistani fighter jets in the country's restive northwest tribal region near the Afghan border where a massive military operation is underway against the Taliban.

The rebels were targeted in remote areas of Khyber and North Waziristan tribal districts.

The army said in a statement that foreigners were among 23 terrorists killed in the air attacks and huge ammunition dump was blown up in the strikes in Khyber.

Pakistan has launched a massive offensive against militants in the north, and so far killed more than 2,800 rebels in an year-long fight.

But militants have hideouts in some pockets of Khyber and North Waziristan where troops cannot easily operate due to hilly terrain and thick forests.

Fighter jets are frequently used to target militants in the these far off areas.

Pakistan has announced to continue operation in the region until militancy was completely wiped out.