Tag: Car Attack
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…