Pakistan terror attack Highlights: Clearance operation at Pakistan Air Force base concluded, 9 militants killed

Pakistan airbase attack LIVE: Nine Islamist militants attacked an air force training base in the central Pakistani area of Mianwali on Saturday damaging three ‘non-operational’ aircraft, the military said, adding that all assailants had been killed by security forces.

Updated4 Nov 2023, 06:57 PM IST

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Massive terror attack at Pakistan Air Force Base in Mianwali (File image: Reuters)

Pakistan airbase attack LIVE: Nine militants attacked an air force training base in the central Pakistani area of Mianwali, Punjab on Saturday morning. According to the Reuters news agency, three militants were killed before they entered the base and the other three had been cornered. Three aircraft and a fuelling tanker have been damaged in the latest terror attack.

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04 Nov 2023, 02:01 PM IST

Militants attack air force base in central Pakistan, says military

Nine Islamist militants attacked an air force training base in the central Pakistani area of Mianwali on Saturday damaging three "non-operational" aircraft, the military said, adding that all assailants had been killed by security forces.

Three militants were killed before they entered the base while the others had been cornered before the clearance operation began, the military said in a statement. It did not mention any casualties amongst security personnel.

The early Saturday attack startled residents living close by when volleys of gunfire broke the morning silence.

"I woke up at around 3 a.m. after I heard massive gun shots which continued till around 7 a.m.," Zeeshan Niazi, a resident of Mianwali, told Reuters.

04 Nov 2023, 01:15 PM IST

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Shehbaz Sharif condemns terrorist attack on Pakistan Air Force base in Mianwali

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the terrorist attack on the Pakistan Air Force training base in Mianwali, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. He noted that these attacks showcase the desperation of enemies.

In a post on X, Shehbaz Sharif stated, "Strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack on the Pakistan Air Force base in Mianwali. Salute our security forces for their swift action, preventing casualties and foiling evil plans of our enemies. These repeated attacks reveal our enemies' desperation, but we stand resilient. Our forces are vigilant, united to defeat terrorism. We're determined to preserve peace and stability. Prayers for the affected families and our brave security personnel."

04 Nov 2023, 01:14 PM IST

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Clearance operation at Pakistan Air Force base concluded, 9 militants killed

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Clearance operation at Pakistan Air Force base concluded, nine militants killed: Reuters has reported citing Pakistan military

04 Nov 2023, 12:37 PM IST

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Analysts say militant groups gained confidence since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan in 2021

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Analysts say militant groups have become emboldened by the return to power of the Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan in 2021, as reported by AFP. Pakistan regularly accuses its neighbour of harbouring militants who plan and launch attacks from Afghan soil, a charge the Taliban government denies. Attacks in Punjab province, however, are rare.

04 Nov 2023, 12:28 PM IST

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Who is TTP, who reportedly attacked the Pakistan Air base in Mianwali

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: The TTP or Pakistani Taliban is allied with the Afghan Taliban, a separate group that seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 as the United States and NATO troops were in the final stages of their pullout. As per the Pakistani authorities, militants of TTP group have become emboldened while living openly in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover of that country in 2021.

04 Nov 2023, 12:27 PM IST

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: TTP claims responsibility of the attack

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Tehreek-e Jihad (TTP), a Pakistan-based terror group has reportedly claimed the responsibility of the attack, Pakistani military said. The military said an operation is under way to clear the area.

04 Nov 2023, 12:18 PM IST

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Pakistan Army's statement on Mianwali Training Air Base attack

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: In a statement, the Pakistan Army said that the Mianwali Training Air Base of Pakistan Air Force was attacked by terrorists but soldiers foiled it by killing three of the attackers and cornering three others. "However, during the attack, some damage to three already grounded aircraft and a fuel bowser also occurred,” the statement said. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The army said that three terrorists were “neutralised while entering the base while the remaining three terrorists have been cornered/isolated due to timely and effective response by the troops”. A comprehensive joint clearance and combing operation is in the final stages to completely clear the area, it added. "Pakistan Armed Forces remain committed to eliminating the menace of terrorism from the country at all costs," the army said.

04 Nov 2023, 12:16 PM IST

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: 14 troops were killed yesterday in Pakistan

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Today's attack on Pakistan Air Force Base came day after 14 troops were killed when their convoy came under attack in Balochistan province and six civilians died when a police van was targeted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, both on Friday.

04 Nov 2023, 12:08 PM IST

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: ‘Any attempt to undermine our security will meet with unwavering resistance’ says Anwaar ul Haq Kakar

The Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwaar ul Haq Kakar in a post on X wrote, “The valiant Pakistan Air Force has once again proven its mettle by thwarting a cowardly terrorist attack in Mianwali. Any attempt to undermine our security will meet with unwavering resistance. The nation stands with you and we salute your courage and resolve.”

04 Nov 2023, 12:01 PM IST

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Massive terror attack at Pakistan Air Force Base in Mianwali, 3 militants killed

Pakistan terror attack news LIVE updates: Six militants attacked an air force training base in the central Pakistani area of Mianwali, Punjab on Saturday morning. According to the Reuters news agency, three militants were killed before they entered the base and the other three had been cornered. Three aircraft and a fuelling tanker have been damaged in the latest terror attack.

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