Pakistani Forces Neutralize 23 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations
Security forces in Pakistan killed 23 militants during multiple intelligence-based operations in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The raids targeted high-value insurgent hideouts and resulted in the recovery of a significant cache of weaponry and explosive devices. The military stated that the neutralized individuals were planning imminent attacks on government infrastructure. This operation is part of a broader intensified counter-terrorism campaign to secure the Afghan border regions against rising proxy militancy.
Date: May 22, 2026
Location: Pakistan
Conflict: Pakistan Counter-Terrorism Operations
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 23
Source: Nhan Dan