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15 killed as jets pound Taliban hideouts in Orakzai Agency
Jets and helicopters attacked suspected Taliban bases in Orakzai Agency on Sunday, killing 15.The air assault near Ghiljo area followed a claim of responsibility by Taliban leader Hakeemullah Mehsud for Saturday's suicide attack on a security checkpost and convoy in the nearby town of Hangu. "We received information about the presence of militants in the surrounding hills," a senior military officer told AFP on condition of anonymity. "We engaged jets and helicopters and at least four Taliban bases were destroyed in the bombing and shelling," he said. Posted by: Fred 2009-04-20 |
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