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5 soldiers, 25 militants killed in clashes in Pakistani tribal agency

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (KUNA) -- About five soldiers and twenty-five militants were killed and several were wounded in latest clashes between the two sides on Tuesday in Pakistan's troubled tribal belt, said sources.
The clashes took place in Orakzai tribal agency. According to security sources, the forces were conducting a search operation in the agency when militants attacked them.
About five soldiers were killed and sixteen others were wounded in the attack, said sources. They said fierce clashes took place between the two sides, adding that military helicopters targeted militants hideouts.
About twenty-five militants were killed and dozens were wounded, said sources. (end) amn.sd KUNA 141940 Aug 12NNNN