location: Kalaya
notes: Dozens of militants attacked a Pakistani paramilitary checkpoint overnight, killing two soldiers and sparking clashes that killed 21 militants. The attack took place when a group of more than 50 militants attacked a checkpost in the Khadizai area, around 75 kilometres southwest of Kalaya, which is the main town of Orakzai tribal district.
target_text: location: Kalaya, fatalities: 23