Civilians have been the main targets of attacks by Islamist militants. The airstrikes were reported to have killed hundreds of AQAP militants. There were casualties among the army, civilians, and militants. The Operation was controversial and resulted in death of hundreds of civilians, militants and soldiers. Some other foreign militants were also reported killed. Two of the attacking Palestinian militants were also killed. These clashes resulted in the death of 40 ISIL militants. The operation ended with eight militants killed and four captured. India pushed back the Pakistani militants and Northern Light Infantry soldiers. At least 23 of the militants killed were foreigners. There were also concerns over Islamist militants. In some cases this was done in the company of armed militants. Bhindranwale and large number of his militants were killed. Yugoslav authorities responded by launching a crackdown against KLA militants. As the militants advanced the army fled.