A US drone strike on Wednesday killed at least six militants in Shawal.
“A US drone fired two missiles at a compound and vehicle in Shawal area of North Waziristan, killing six terrorists,” a senior security official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The strike targeted a Taliban compound in North Waziristan, one of seven semi-autonomous tribal districts that border Afghanistan and a hub for al Qaeda and Taliban militants since the early 2000s.
The compound was razed to grounds whereas a vehicle inside the compound was blown into pieces. Since a drone was hovering in air for around half an hour, rescue activities started late.
Another security official confirmed the strike and casualties, saying three among the killed were foreigners whereas four of them local.
Exact identity of the killed foreigners is yet to be confirmed but officials believe them to be Central Asians.
Two militants were injured as well who were shifted to local clinics.
Recent drone attacks by the US have raised speculation that Washington and Islamabad are coordinating their military efforts.
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