Pakistani officials say missiles have struck a suspected militant hideout near the Afghan border.

Three intelligence officials told The Associated Press that the missiles destroyed a compound near Wana, the main town in the South Waziristan tribal region, on Wednesday evening.

Two of the officials said initial reports indicated that several people were killed. The third official said foreign militants were known to frequent the compound.

All three officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to the media.

Pakistan army spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas confirmed there was an explosion in the area but had no further details.