Islamabad, Jul 22 - At least 15 Taliban militants were killed today in air strikes by combat jets in northwest Pakistan's restive Orakzai tribal region.

The jets targeted militant hideouts in Ghaljo and Dabori areas of Orakzai tribal agency, officials were quoted as saying by TV news channels.

Fifteen militants were killed and several others injured in the air strikes, they said.

The banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan is active in the areas targeted by the jets.

Security forces have conducted several operations against the Taliban in Orakzai. PTI