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U.S. Airstrike Kills 5 From Haqqani Network In N. Waziristan

August 07 2015

Pakistan

A U.S. drone strike has killed at least five militants in Pakistan's tribal region, said Pakistani officials cited by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

The strike took place Thursday in the Lawra Mandi area of Datta Khel in North Waziristan, which borders Afghanistan.

Two missiles were fired at a militant hideout, said the security official.

"Those killed were members of the Haqqani Network militant group," said the unnamed security official, as quoted by the Indian...

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