Let's keep in mind that it is smart to not reveal everything. By revealing more, you compromise the security of own operations and cause panic and even more concern amongst the public. Secondly, by talking about it openly, you are giving more air to the terrorists who exactly want that. Let the security forces do what they need to. I am confident the FC/Army will turn this around iA.
By the way, the terrain in that area is tough and Army combat aviation has had a constant presence in those areas.