At least 33 suspected militants were killed in fresh air strikes by Pakistani jets and gunship helicopters in North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan on Monday, said military.
A statement by media wing of Pakistan military, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, "In two different aerial engagements in North Waziristan today, nine terrorist hideouts were destroyed killing a total of 33 terrorists." The strikes took place in the Datta Khel and Gharlamai districts of the remote tribal region.
The strikes were part of the ongoing military operation "Zarb-i-Azb" in the tribal region against the local and foreign militants since June 15 following a deadly attack at the international airport in Karachi city.