U.S. soldiers from the 2-87 Infantry climb towards a forward observation post October 20, 2006 overlooking the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, from the Paktika province of eastern Afghanistan. The outpost, only 800 meters from the border, is frequently attacked by Taliban forces, many of whom cross over from the South Waziristan tribal area of Pakistan, according to American soldiers. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Strata-Sphere has an extensive wrap-up:
New Predator Strike In Waziristan, Pakistan Forces
Circle In On Militants In Bajaur - Updated!
Circle In On Militants In Bajaur - Updated!
Latest Update: Sounds like we took out over 20 of the enemy and may have hit an al-Qaeda nest:
According to details, four missiles fired from Afghanistan hit the compound of the Baghar Camp.
There are conflicting reports regarding missile attacks. Some of the tribesmen claimed that the allied forces jet fighters fired these missiles while others said it was the ground attack launched from across the border.
Soon after the attack, the site was brought under siege by scores of masked militants. Except a few leading figures like Mullah Nazir and his close associates, other tribesmen were not allowed to contribute in the rescue activities.
The tribesmen believe that during the missile attack, some 20 to 25 persons, mostly foreigners, were present in the compound, which was allegedly being used for training of militants. The identity of the killed couldn’t be ascertained. The compound was badly damaged and razed to the ground.
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Update: Cross-border strike targets one of the Taliban's 157 training camps in Pakistan's northwest -- Long War Journal
Update #2: Head of Al Qaeda in Afghanistan Reported Killed in Pakistan (Update: Maybe...) -- Counter Terorism Blog
Update #3:Taliban Use Human Shields To Protect Them In Bajaur Agency -- Strata-Sphere
My Comment: One down .... many more to go.
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