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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)
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