Pakistan Uses Helicopters and Drones Against Baloch Rebels

Hundreds have died in Balochistan due to intensified rebel attacks, prompting Pakistan to deploy helicopters and drones to reclaim the town of Nushki after a three-day battle that resulted in several casualties, including seven officers. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has conducted coordinated assaults across the province, claiming significant military losses. Authorities have imposed strict security measures, with ongoing counterterrorism operations reportedly eliminating 197 militants. The region has faced a surge in violence connected to a long-standing separatist movement resisting resource exploitation.

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