Drone attack in North Waziristan

Published November 29, 2013
— File photo
— File photo

MIRAMSHAH, Nov 28: Two missiles were fired by a US drone at a place near Miramshah in North Waziristan Agency on Thursday night.

According to sources, two loud explosions were heard at around midnight but it was not clear whether the missiles had hit a target. They said the missiles might have exploded before reaching the ground.

No loss of life or damage to property was reported.

The sources said that drones had been hovering over the area for hours.

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