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Pakistani Drone Strikes on TTP Hideouts Kill 11, Including Civilians

The operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa targeted militants but resulted in civilian casualties, prompting protests and government pledges of accountability.

Provincial government spokesman Muhammad Ali Saif said that reports indicated the location was being used as a “hideout and transit point for terrorist” elements.
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Overview

  • The Pakistani military conducted drone strikes in Katlang, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 11 people, including women and children.
  • The operation targeted a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideout and reportedly neutralized several high-value militant targets.
  • Civilian casualties sparked protests, with locals placing victims' bodies on roads to demand accountability and justice.
  • The government expressed regret over the loss of civilian lives, citing militants' use of civilian populations as cover, and promised an investigation and compensation for affected families.
  • The strikes come as the TTP's 'spring campaign' intensifies violence in the region, contributing to over 190 fatalities in Pakistan since January 2025.