Tag: Car Target
Shawal (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack VI – Jan 2015
What Happened? 28 January 2015: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a house and car in an unknown area of Shawal Tehsil. Media agencies were unable to confirm the identities or nationalities of those killed. AFP alleged that four locals and three foreigners had been killed. Radio Free Europe quoted local security officials that the dead…
Lawara Mandi (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack III – Jan 2015
What Happened? 04 January 2015: A U.S. drone strike destroyed multiple houses and cars in either the Alwara Mandi area of Datta Khel Tehsil, or somewhere in Shawal Tehsil. This attack reportedly began in the early hours of the morning. Media reports indicate that ‘suspected militants’ were killed. The New York Times quoted a Pakistani…
Khara Tanga (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack – Dec 2014
What Happened? 07 December 2014: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a house and car in the Khara Tanga area of Datta Khel Tehsil. This attack reportedly began at around 0600 hours. Between four to six people were reportedly killed. Media reports alleged the dead to be militants of either Al Qaeda or Hafiz Gul Bahadur…
Marga (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack – Nov 2014
What Happened? 26 November 2014: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a house and possibly a car in the Marga area of Shawal Tehsil. It is possible this area is also locally called ‘Garga’ or ‘Sra Khwaray’. Media reports indicate that up to 9 people were killed, with the Express Tribune citing a local security official…
Musakki (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack V – Jul 2013
What Happened? 13 July 2013: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a motorcycle and partially destroyed nearby houses in the Khray Chila village of Musakki in Mirali Tehsil. This attack reportedly started at around 1325 hours. There is contradiction in media reports about this attack. Xinhua reported that a motorcycle and a house had been separately…
Manzar Khel (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack IV – Apr 2013
What Happened? 13 April 2013: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a house and car in the Manzar Khel area of Datta Khel Tehsil. This attack reportedly started at around 1845 hours. It was reported that a pick-up truck was attacked as it entered the premise of a house, destroying both. Local sources stated that the…
New Adda (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack III – Mar 2013
What Happened? 21 March 2013: A U.S. drone strike destroyed either a house or moving car in the Nawey Adda area of Datta Khel Tehsil. This attack reportedly occurred at around 2330 hours. Western and local media accounts contradict strongly on what happened. New York Times and Associated Press allege that a car was destroyed…
Hassu Khel (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack VIII – Jan 2013
What Happened? 10 January 2013: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a house and multiple motorcycles in the Hassu Khel area of Mirali. At least six drones reportedly took part in the attack. The house was completely destroyed as a result, and the dead bodies were unrecognisable, making any identification impossible. Despite this, media reports alleged…
Mubarak Shahi (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack III – Jan 2013
What Happened? 03 January 2013: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a moving pick-up in the Mubarak Shahi or Ghundi Kili area of Mirali Tehsil. This attack reportedly started at 0900 hours. Media reports alleged that the casualties included Pakistan Taliban militants, including a local commander, Faisal Khan. Other named casualties included Latif and Israr Mehsud.…
Haider Khel (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack IV – Oct 2012
What Happened? 01 October 2012: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a motorcycle and possibly a car in the Haider Khel area of Mirali. This attack reportedly occurred at around 0600 hours. There are conflicting accounts on if whether only a motorcycle was targeted, or a car was targeted along with it. It is also unclear…