The Pakistani military reported the deaths of 4 soldiers and 15 militants during armed clashes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwestern Pakistan.

According to the military’s statement, security forces carried out search operations based on intelligence in Dera Ismail Khan, where the clashes resulted in the death of 9 militants, including field commanders.

In another operation in North Waziristan, 6 militants were killed, while a military officer and 3 soldiers also lost their lives.