Air strikes have reportedly been carried out against suspected terrorist hideouts in Bannu’s Baka Khel area, according to local sources.
Sources stated that fighter aircraft targeted locations in the Madarop Baka Khel and Narmi Khel College areas, where terrorist elements were reportedly present. The strikes were aimed at suspected hideouts being used by armed groups operating in the area.
According to initial reports, heavy bombardment targeted positions around the reported hideout, with the possibility of casualties among the terrorists present at the location. The exact number of casualties could not be immediately confirmed.
Residents and local sources reported hearing multiple loud explosions in the area, with intermittent blasts continuing as the operation progressed.
The reported strikes are part of ongoing efforts by security forces to eliminate terrorist infrastructure, disrupt hostile networks, and prevent armed groups from using local areas as operational bases.
Security sources have not yet released further details regarding the scope of the operation, the number of targets engaged, or the confirmed casualties. Additional information is expected as the situation develops.
Security forces continue to maintain heightened vigilance in the region, with operations focused on clearing suspected terrorist positions and ensuring the safety and security of local communities.
