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India-Pakistan
US drones fly over Waziristan
2008-09-21
United States spy drones flew over different areas of North and South Waziristan on Saturday morning. According to a private TV channel, the drones flew over Ghulam Khan, Lowara Dattakhel, Madahkhel, Shawal, Razmak, Makeen, Laddah and different areas of Kurram Agency including Tarimangal, Maqbal. According to another media report, tribesmen opened fire on drones in Samazwani in South Waziristan, forcing them to return to Afghanistan.
Posted by:Fred

#3  could the isi supply the taliban with equipment capable off shooting down drones?
Posted by: Paul   2008-09-21 17:10  

#2  According to another media report, tribesmen opened fire on drones in Samazwani in South Waziristan, forcing them to return to Afghanistan.

I'm not sure the drones were "forced" to return to Afghanistan, and I don't believe people firing AK-47s at a drone would be very effective. I do believe that firing on the drone does an excellent job of pinpointing "hostiles" active in Pakistan.
Posted by: Old Patriot   2008-09-21 15:21  

#1  Don't fear rhe Reaper...
Posted by: M. Murcek   2008-09-21 08:24  

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