Latest US Drone Strike in South Waziristan Brings Weeklong Toll Over 100…

A US drone fired two missiles at a suspected militant compound in South Waziristan today, killing at least eight and wounding an unknown number of others. The attack was the latest in a string of US strikes on the restive Pakistani agency which have killed over 100 in the past seven days.

US attacks into Pakistani territory had temporarily stalled after an attack on a funeral procession in late June killed 80, including dozens of innocent civilians. The attack was roundly condemned by the Pakistani government, which feared the massive toll would undercut support for the Pakistani military’s offensive in the tribal area.

The two-week calm ended last Friday when a drone killed 17. On Tuesday another attack killed 16 more, and then on Wednesday multiple attacks killed at least 60 others. The eight killed today bring the confirmed toll up to 101.
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One Comment on “Latest US Drone Strike in South Waziristan Brings Weeklong Toll Over 100…”

  1. well this is a war the enemies have kill our militarys too sneaking in with their roadside bombs in the last 8th years they where protected by the afghans civiliens it seems like we know where they are now ,thank you.


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