U.S. Drone Strike In Pakistan Kills 12

US Launches First Strike In Arakzai Tribal Agency -- Long War Journal

The US air campaign continues to expand beyond the traditional hunting grounds of the Taliban-controlled tribal agencies of North and South Waziristan and Bajaur. The US conducted its first Predator strike in the Arakzai tribal agency today.

The attack took place in the town of Khadzai, a region run by Hakeemullah Mehsud, a senior lieutenant to Pakistani Taliban chieftain Baitullah Mehsud. A Predator launched at least one missile at one of Hakeemullah's compounds.

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More News On Yesterday's Drone Strike In Pakistan

Drone Attack Kills 12 After Taliban Threatens D.C. -- The Danger Room
In Pakistan, US drone strike on Taliban kills 12 -- The Guardian
U.S. expands Pakistani drone-strike zone; 12 dead -- Reuters
Taleban threat sparks US air strike -- Scotsman
US widens missile strikes in Pakistan to Tribal Areas -- The Telegraph

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