12 militants and 18 soldiers were killed during security developments southwest of Pakistan

The Pakistani army announced that its forces eliminated 12 terrorist militants, while 18 of its soldiers were killed during clashes with militants in the Balochistan region, southwest of Pakistan.
A statement issued by the media administration of the army said today that a group of militants closed the main road in the “Qalhat” area last night, and a group of the army forces raided it to open the road, where an extensive exchange was exchanged that resulted in the death of 12 militants and 18 soldiers of men The army.

The statement added that the army forces, in cooperation with the local security forces, are continuing combing operations in that area to protect the local population from terrorist elements.