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India-Pakistan
Drone strike on Baitullah's family
2009-08-05
Two missiles, suspected to have been fired by a US drone, have killed one of the wives of a leading Pakistani militant, relatives have told the BBC.
Mammas, don't let your babies grow up to marry jihadis Pakistani militants.
The missiles struck the house of top Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud's father-in-law, locals told the BBC. They say that several other relatives of Mr Mehsud were injured in the attack in the South Waziristan tribal area. Mohammad Iqbal Mehsud, nephew of Malik Ikramuddin, told the BBC Urdu service's Dilawar Khan that more than 40 people were present in the house at the time of the attack. They remained unharmed because they were in others rooms, he said.
Pity. Should have used 500 lb bombs. Cheaper too.
He said Baitullah Mehsud was not in the house at that time.

Residents say that the militants have set up check posts at points along roads near the area and have stopped traffic.
Hello CIA. More targets dead ahead.
Posted by:ed

#8  Some branch water ...
Posted by: 3dc   2009-08-05 21:10  

#7  drink up!
Posted by: Frank G   2009-08-05 16:56  

#6  Napalm would have left a much neater scene, with fewer survivors. Unfortunately, 90% of the people in the house were civilians. Such a strike would send a definite message, however, that we'll do whatever is necessary to win this frigging war, including a "scorched earth" campaign. If we terrorize enough people, they'll stop fighting. That's why the current "rules of engagement" are so stupid - as well as the tactics. These people don't respond to kindness, but force. An ARCLIGHT strike using a dozen B-52s, even against just a "militant stronghold" in the mountains of either Afghanistan or Pakistan would certainly result in a number of gunnies getting the message. Fighting a war with both hands in boxing gloves and one foot in a bucket is stupid, expensive in both lives and treasure, and won't accomplish much. Whatever happened to the doctrine of "overwhelming force"?
Posted by: Old Patriot   2009-08-05 15:57  

#5  The war goes on.

Good hunting.
Posted by: liberal hawk   2009-08-05 15:25  

#4  "Wuahhh! They killed my GOAT!"
-- Firesign Theatre
Posted by: mojo   2009-08-05 14:38  

#3  Baitullah to underling: "Bring me another wench! And make it snappy!"
Posted by: Steve White   2009-08-05 12:25  

#2  Long War Journal says one of Baitullah's wives was killed.
Posted by: Glenmore   2009-08-05 11:56  

#1  Now that's how it's done. More please.
Posted by: gorb   2009-08-05 10:38  

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