2009 Makin airstrike
| 2009 Makin airstrike | |
|---|---|
| Location | South Waziristan, Pakistan |
| Date | 23 June 2009 |
| Deaths | More than 60 |
| Victims | Funeral attendees |
| Perpetrators |  United States |
23 June 2009 Makin airstrike was an attack launched by
Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, was holding a meeting soon after the funeral of an associate of Baitullah Mehsud.[7][8]
See also
- Drone attacks in Pakistan
- Damadola airstrike
References
- ^ a b Suspected U.S. Strike Kills at Least 60 in Pakistan, The New York Times, 2009-06-23
- ^ Death toll in suspected U.S. drone attack in Pakistan's tribal area rises to 83. Xinhua News Agency, 2009-06-24
- ^ Missile kills key trainer of Taliban suicide bombers, Dawn, 2009-06-25
- ^ Deadly 'drone attack' hits Pakistan, Al Jazeera, 2009-06-24
- ^ Pakistani Taliban chief dodged missile: officials[permanent dead link], Chicago Sun-Times, 2009-06-24
- ^ Yusufzai, Rahimullah (29 June 2009). "US, Pakistan both offer head money for Baitullah". The News International. Archived from the original on 30 June 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ^ Missile attacks kill 50 in South Waziristan Archived 6 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Dawn, 2009-06-24
- ^ Suspected U.S. strikes kill dozens in Pakistan, CNN, 2009-06-24