At least 12 militants and one security personnel were killed and 15 militants were injured in the ongoing military operation in Kundital area of Orakzai Agency on Sunday. According to military sources, soldiers attacked a militant hideout, killing at least 12 rebels and injuring 15 others. The hideout was completely destroyed in the attack. However, the military added that militants retaliated by firing shells at the security forces, killing one soldier and injuring three others.