Zira Khel (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack – Dec 2014
Date: 20/12/2014
Location: North Waziristan Agency, FATA, Pakistan
Perpetrators: United States
Victims: 6 Killed, 4 Injured
What Happened?
20 December 2014: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a house in the Zira Khel, or possibly the Ziara, area of Datta Khel Tehsil. The attack reportedly happened some time in the morning. Media reports allege that up to 6 ‘suspected militants’ were killed.
The Express Tribune quoted tribal sources reporting that the fatalities included members of the TTP. However, it is notable that local security officials had no information to share about this drone attack.
Given the lack of any documentation, this U.S. drone attack is considered undocumented.
Sources: Dawn, Express Tribune
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