Pakistani security forces carried out a raid on a militant hideout in the country’s northwestern region near the Afghan border on Monday, resulting in the killing of nine armed militants, according to official security sources.

The operation took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, a region that has seen heightened militant activity in recent months. Authorities stated that the militants are believed to be affiliated with extremist groups operating along the porous border with Afghanistan.

Security forces reportedly seized weapons, ammunition, and communication devices from the hideout. No casualties were reported among the security personnel involved in the operation.

This raid is part of Pakistan’s ongoing counterterrorism efforts, particularly in border areas that have long served as strongholds for various militant factions.

Pakistan continues to face intermittent attacks targeting security forces and government installations, amid a complex security landscape influenced by regional tensions and cross-border militant activity.