ISLAMABAD, June 30 (UPI) -- Pakistani security forces launched a ground offensive on Monday against militants in the North Waziristan area, killing at least 15 militants in Miranshah.
Monday's ground offensive is part of a 16-day fight intended to "finish off" the Taliban "once and for all.."
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Since the campaign began on June 15, the army said 376 militants have been killed and 61 suspected militant hideouts destroyed.
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