10 police officers killed in armed attack in Pakistan

At least 10 police officers have been killed in an armed attack on a police convoy in northwestern Pakistan.

Operativ Media reports, citing foreign media.

The incident occurred when police forces heading to an operation against illegal mining activities were ambushed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The attackers opened fire on the officers and set fire to five service vehicles. A shootout continued in the area following the incident.