Tag: Car Target
Shawal (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack II – Jun 2011
What Happened? 27 June 2011: A U.S. drone strike destroyed one or two ‘trucks’ in the Shawal, reportedly two kilometers from the Afghanistan border. Media sources vary in their casualty count, with up to 12 people reported dead. Three of the dead were reported as ‘foreigners’ while five were described as local ‘suspected militants’. Anonymous…
Isha Check Post (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack II – Jun 2011
What Happened? 15 June 2011: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a car on either the Isha – Razmak or Miranshah – Mirali road, near the Isha Check Post. This attack reportedly occurred at around 1915 hours. It was learned through fieldwork that all of the casualties were civilians. Among the dead was the grandson of…
Machi Khel (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack VI – May 2011
What Happened? 23 May 2011: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a ‘flying coach’ van on the Machi Khel road in Mirali Tehsil. This strike reportedly occurred at around 1650 hours. Some media reports call the dead to be ‘suspected militants’ while others simply call the dead ‘foreigners’. Data published years later by FATA officials alleges…
Isha Check Point (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack – May 2011
What Happened? 20 May 2011: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a car on the Isha – Razmak road near Isha or Spalaga, at the Thall Picket. This attack reportedly occurred at around 1800 hours. Media reports allege that 6 ‘suspected militants’ were killed. A nearby house was also reportedly ‘completely’ destroyed by a stray missile.…
Khaisori Sandasa (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack – May 2011
What Happened? 16 May 2011: A U.S. drone strike targeted a vehicle nearby the Sandasa village on the Khairsori – Mirali road. This attack reportedly occurred at 2045 hours. The News reported: “According to the villagers, most of the bodies were mutilated beyond recognition. “Besides the six bodies, the villagers also collected some body parts.…
Doga Mada Khel (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack II – May 2011
What Happened? 13 May 2011: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a car in the Doga Mada Khel area of Datta Khel Tehsil. Media reports on this strike are scarce and poor, with some claiming the death of five ‘suspected’ militants. No on-the-ground investigation has ever taken place to document this attack. A documented published years…
Sanzali (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack IV – May 2011
What Happened? 12 May 2011: A U.S. drone strike targeted a car in the Sanzali area of Datta Khel Tehsil. Media reports allege that up to 8 suspected militants were killed in this attack. It is also reported that a nearby house was also killed, however any possible casualties are not reported. A documented published…
Ambar Shaga (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack II – Mar 2011
What Happened? 16 March 2011: A U.S. drone strike destroyed either a house or a car in the Ambar Shaga area of Datta Khel Tehsil. This attack reportedly occurred at around 0835 hours. Media reporting on this drone attack is scarce and contradictory, with sources claiming between 3-5 deaths. Data published by FATA officials years…
Qutub Khel (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack IV – Mar 2011
What Happened? 13 March 2011: A U.S. drone strike destroyed both a house and car in the Ishr Morr area of Qutab Khel. Alternatively, some sources place this strike at the Spalaga area. This attack reportedly happened at around 1845 hours. Media reports allege that up to 7 ‘suspected militants’ were killed, including the TTP…
Mandi Khel (N. Waziristan) Drone Attack III – Mar 2011
What Happened? 11 March 2011: A U.S. drone strike destroyed a ‘white’ car in the Mandi Khel or Ghoroski area of Spinwam Tehsil. The precise time of this attack is unknown, but it reportedly happened in the evening. Media reports indicated that ‘suspected militants’ were killed this attack. Data published by FATA officials years later…