CIA Predator strikes gathering
Counterterrorism strike| Event Details | |||
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 | Primary Organization | Al-Qaeda | |
| Acting Agency | CIA | ||
 | Location | Near Zawar Kili, Paktia, Afghanistan | |
| Time | Feb. 4, 2002 | |
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| Reliable | On Feb. 4, 2002, a CIA Predator drone fired two Hellfire missiles at a gathering of people wearing Arab-style dress. They had just exited vehicles. At least one person was killed; U.S. officials said they believed they may have killed or injured a leader in al-Qaeda's hierarchy. Nearby residents said only some locals were killed. | |
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