Two militant hideouts and a vehicle were also destroyed when the gunship helicopters shelled the area. – (File Photo)

KURRAM: Pakistani helicopter gunships attacked militant hideouts in the northwestern tribal region of Kurram on Sunday, killing six militants, security officials in the region said.

Two militant hideouts and a vehicle were also destroyed when the gunship helicopters shelled the area.

Officials stated that a number of militants were also injured during the attack.