Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

Suspected U.S. Drone Strike Kills At Least Six In Pakistan

September 03, 2010

Pakistani security officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike has killed at least six people in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt near the Afghan border.

The officials said two missiles targeted a militant compound near Miranshah, the main town in the North Waziristan district.

North Waziristan is a known hub for Taliban and Al-Qaeda-linked militants.

Few other details were immediately available.

Drone-fired missile strikes against militants have occurred frequently in recent years in the region.

compiled from agency reports

Source: http://www.rferl.org/content/Suspected_US_Drone_Strike_Kills_At_Least_6_In_Pakistan/2147857.html

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