17 killed in US drones strike in North Waziristan

Pakistan17 killed in US drones strike in North Waziristan

MIRAMSHAH: At least 17 people were killed in US drones attack on a residential compound and a vehicle in North Waziristan Agency late on Tuesday night.

The drone fired four missiles on the house near Miramshah bazaar in Sirai Darpakhel area, targeting the residential compound and a vehicle. As a result, 17 people were killed, whereas two others were injured in the attack, sources said.

   

Intelligence sources confirmed the death toll, adding that a key militant leader had been targeted whose identity was not yet known.

DND

 

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