Security forces killed five terrorists in Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, ISPR said on Sunday.
According to military media winger, the troops conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Khyber district and during a firefight killed five terrorists.
The forces also recovered explosives, arms and ammunition, it said adding that the dead were involved in numerous activities against the security forces and innocent civilians.
Operation is being carried out to eliminate terrorism as the security forces are determined to restore peace.