Tag: Car Attack
Gurwek (N. Waziristan) Massacre II – Jul 2011
What Happened? 11 July 2011: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a van and house in the Gurwek area of Datta Khel Tehsil. This attack reportedly occurred first at around 2015 hours for the van, and 0300 hours for the house. This created a high-casualty event where roughly 25+ are reported to have been killed, and…
Speara Rogha (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack – Oct 2010
What Happened? 10 October 2010: A U.S. drone attack destroyed either an Afghan refugee camp, a house, or a car in the Speara Rogha area of Shewa Tehsil. This attack happened at around 1100 hours. There is significant contradiction in different media reports. Data compiled by FATA officials and released years later indicate that a…
Toorikhel (N. Waziristan) Drone Strike – Sep 2009
What Happened? 14 September 2009: A U.S. drone strike targeted a moving car in the Toorikhel area of Khushali in North Waziristan Agency. The CIA alleged that it had targeted Islamic Jihad Union and Al Qaeda commanders, a claim that was corroborated by Pakistani military intelligence. Both sides also wrongly claimed the killing of Ilyas…
Gowa Khowa (S. Waziristan) Drone Attack – Dec 2008
What Happened? 22 December 2008: A U.S. drone missile targeted a pickup truck in the Ghora Khowa area of South Waziristan Agency. At least 5 people are reported to have been killed. It is alleged in some accounts that an anti-aircraft gun had been mounted on the pick-up truck. Another pickup was targeted in the…
Wana (S. Waziristan) Car Drone Attack – Nov 2008
What Happened? 27 November 2008: A U.S. drone attack targeted a moving car in the Wana area of South Waziristan Agency. The attack is reported to have killed at least 5 people. There is no information available on their identities or civilian status. Given the absence of any information, this is one of the least…