A soldier from Pakistan's security forces stands guard on the Khyber Pass on the outskirts of Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Security forces made significant gains during the last three days of an ongoing operation beginning June 6, clearing areas of Maidan, after the clearance of Mohammadi Top in Kurram and Haider Kandao in Tirah valley, according to ISPR.

During the last two days of the operation, 35 alleged militants were killed while 15 were injured reportedly. The security forces suffered the loss of one soldier, while five were injured.

The forces took full control of heights on the central Derastani Ridge which overlooks the entire Maidan and Kuki Khel valley.

Terrorists were also flushed out of heights of Darwazgai Kandao.

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