A US drone strike targeting a militant compound killed three rebels in Pakistan's tribal region of North Waziristan near the Afghan border on Tuesday, security officials said.
The strike took place in Miranshah Bazaar, part of the town of Miranshah, in the troubled North Waziristan region, known as a strong bastion of Taliban and Al-Qaeda linked militants.
"A US drone fired two missiles on a militant compound in the bazaar killing three militants," a security official told AFP on condition of anonymity.
He said that thick smoke was seen coming out of the compound after the strike, adding the identities of those killed could not be immediately verified.
Another security official also confirmed the strike and casualties, saying that four to five drones were still flying in the area.