Tag: 2014
Lawara Mandi (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack II – Sep 2014
What Happened? 24 September 2014: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a house and car in the Lawara Mandi area of Datta Khel Tehsil. AFP reported a death toll of 8, AP reported a death toll of 10, while The News reported that 10 Uzbek were killed. However, their identities have never been independently confirmed. It…
Lawara Mandi (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack – Aug 2014
What Happened? 06 August 2014: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a house and car in the Lawara Mandi village of Datta Khel Tehsil. Media reports indicate that up to 7 people were killed, although local intelligence officials were unable to confirm their identities. AFP quoted some officials as reporting that Uzbeks and Haqqani Network militants…
Doga Mada Khel (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack V – Jul 2014
What Happened? 19 July 2014: A U.S. drone strike destroyed multiple houses in the Doga Mada Khel area of Datta Khel Tehsil. The New York Times alleged the target to be a large militant compound with explosive-laden cars inside. The News alleged the target to be two militant hideouts. Associated Press alleged the target to…
Saidgi (N. Waziristan) Massacre IV – Jul 2014
What Happened? 16 July 2014: A U.S. drone strike destroyed several unknown buildings, alleged to be two mosques, in the Saidgi area of Datta Khel Tehsil. This attack reportedly began at around 0200 hours. Some media reports indicated that a house and a car were destroyed, killing at least 18 people. Anonymous Pakistani officials told…
Darga Mandi (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack III – Jun 2014
What Happened? 18 June 2014: A U.S. drone strike targeted multiple houses and cars in the Darga Mandi area of Miranshah. This attack reportedly occurred at around 0440 hours. Media reports indicate that these were two strikes – the first wave had four missiles, the second had two. At least eight people were reportedly killed.…
Tapi Tol Khel (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack VII – Jun 2014
What Happened? 11 June 2014: A U.S. drone strike destroyed multiple houses and cars in the Tapi Tol Khel or Dargah Mandi area of Miranshah Tehsil. This drone attack came in two waves, hours apart. Media reports indicate that locals saw a truck moving through the area when it was struck and that the resulting…